'Applicable law' in document 'Lithuania - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER I
THE STATE OF LITHUANIA

Article 7

Any law or other act, which is contrary to the Constitution, shall be invalid.

Only laws which are published shall be valid.

CHAPTER I
THE STATE OF LITHUANIA

Article 13

It shall be prohibited to extradite a citizen of the Republic of Lithuania to another state unless an international treaty of the Republic of Lithuania establishes otherwise.

CHAPTER XIII
FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL DEFENCE

Article 135

In implementing its foreign policy, the Republic of Lithuania shall follow the universally recognised principles and norms of international law, shall seek to ensure national security and independence, the welfare of the citizens and their basic rights and freedoms, and shall contribute to the creation of the international order based on law and justice.

CHAPTER XIII
FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL DEFENCE

Article 138

International treaties ratified by the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania shall be a constituent part of the legal system of the Republic of Lithuania.