MPs need to get serious about judicial reforms, Drakou says (Updated)
A major holistic overhaul of the island’s judiciary must be completed immediately in light of the data presented in the 2022 EU Justice Scoreboard, which...
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Delays to implementing juvenile justice system reform
Juvenile crime remains very low in Cyprus, but we still need a designated detention centre A law establishing a criminal justice system catering to juvenile...
House passes law creating two new courts
The House on Thursday enacted a law creating a Commercial Court and a Maritime Court – a move that is hoped will alleviate the caseload...
House votes to allow use of English in certain court proceedings
The House of Representatives has voted to amend the constitution, allowing for the use of the English language in certain court proceedings. To date, Greek...
Courts, left without resources, have become the ‘poor relation’, MP says
The House audit committee on Thursday addressed a recent auditor-general report on the judicial service, which covered a range of subjects including cuts to judges’...
Nicosia lawyers protest partial move to Filoxenia
Nicosia lawyers supported by colleagues from other districts, held a one-hour work stoppage on Thursday to protest a decision to transfer Nicosia district court judges...
Most lawyers doubt impartiality of judges
Six out of ten lawyers in Cyprus do not consider judges to be impartial, while eight out of ten believe judges are influenced by their...
Authorities draw up warrants’ guidelines after setbacks
Authorities have drafted guidelines for police officers seeking arrest and search warrants in court in a bid to avoid them being thrown out in court...
Borrowers group calls for speedier justice system
The head of the Association for the Protection of Borrowers (Syprodat), Costas Melas on Wednesday called for a speedier and more effective court system in settling...
Cabinet authorises justice minister to make changes to courts bill
The cabinet authorised the justice minister on Wednesday to make any changes necessary to a bill on the operation of courts so that it includes...
