Lawyers call for changes to judge appointment procedures
The council currently in charge of appointing judges discourages people from applying for a position because they think they will not be treated fairly, the...
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Bar Association calls for changes allowing court filings on Sundays
The head of the Bar Association, Doros Ioannides, on Thursday called for amending procedures to allow filing cases on Sundays and public holidays after the...
Coronavirus: Bar Association says lawyers severely affected by closure of courts
The head of the Bar Association said on Tuesday the closure of the courts as part of measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus...
North ‘bar association’ condemns threats against Afrika judge
The ‘bar association’ in the north condemned threats made against a judge in the case of six people facing charges in connection with demonstrations outside...
Bar association backs AG’s appeal over Loizidou emails (Updated)
The bar association said on Wednesday that the attorney-general was right to appeal for an end to a public debate over the state attorney whose...
Panama Papers probe looks stalled until October
It looks like checks carried out by authorities into possible Cypriot connections to the Panama Papers will be dragging into the autumn. The House ethics...
The killers who slip through the net
By Andria Kades ALL TOO often when a murder case hits the news, the public hears the killer had a history of mental illness or...
Lawyers warned not to flout smoking-ban law in court buildings
The Nicosia Bar Association has sent a letter to members warning them not to smoke inside court buildings after a one lawyer was reported to...
‘Courts cannot adjudicate based on litigant’s wishes’
By Angelos Anastasiou Judges cannot operate in fear for their safety, nor can they be expected to consider litigants’ wishes when making rulings, the Cyprus...
Lawyers to face Bar discipline over Ryanair non-disclosure
By Constantinos Psillides FIVE lawyers employed by the law firm founded by President Nicos Anastasiades, who allegedly tried to hide that connection while involved in...
