As noted in Chapter 4.3.1.1, it is recommended that the translation of the 1961 Convention be reviewed so that it fully reflects its purpose and object. Its travaux préparatoires, as well as UNHCR Guidelines and expert studies elaborating on the notions contained in the Convention, should be consulted in the process. The principles governing the Lithuanian Law on Citizenship provide for several safeguards against statelessness resulting from loss of nationality or change of civil status in compliance with Lithuania’s obligations under the 1961 Convention. However, the language regarding deprivation of nationality due to service to another State, or where citizenship is acquired by misrepresentation or fraud, is broader in the Law on Citizens than the 1961 Convention. However for the purposes of this report it is assumed that the Lithuanian law will be interpreted in accordance with the requirements of the 1961 Convention. In light of its obligations under Article 32 of the 1954 Convention, Lithuania is strongly encouraged to consider facilitating the naturalization of stateless persons, by reducing the number of years of residence required prior to being eligible for naturalization, as well as eliminating obstacles such as high fees and examinations through, for example, expanding preparatory courses to stateless persons and by reducing or waiving the fees. U N H C R S TO C K H O L M , M AY 2 0 1 6 85