Proposals being sent to president on decongesting prisons
Proposals from the justice ministry to decongest prisons will be sent to the president next week, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said on Friday. “The president...
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Justice Minister and Kazakhstan ambassador discuss bilateral agreements
Justice Minister Anna Procopiou on Tuesday met the ambassador of Kazakhstan Satybaldy Burshakov, with whom she discussed, among other things, the bilateral agreements between the...
Results of disciplinary probe into former drug squad chief ‘within weeks’
The investigation into possible disciplinary offences committed by former drug squad (Ykan) chief Michalis Katsounotos is underway, with a conclusion expected in the next few...
Justice minister to receive report on former police officer
Justice Minister Anna Procopiou is set to receive the report detailing the results of the disciplinary investigation concerning former senior police officer and drug squad...
Justice minister visits fire service HQ
The goal is to have a trustworthy, reliable, and responsive fire brigade, Justice Minister Anna Koukides-Procopiou said during her first official visit to the fire...
Justice minister outlines judicial reform progress at EU council
The justice reform in Cyprus is currently focusing on speeding up the adjudication of backlogged cases and simplifying procedures, Justice Minister Anna Prokopiou said during...
Justice minister upbeat during presentation of her time in post
Justice Minister Stephie Dracou offered a positive review of her time in the post on Tuesday ahead of president-elect Nikos Christodoulides’ incoming government. Dracou, appointed...
‘Our duty is to build an open and inclusive society’ Drakou tells Pride attendees (with videos)
The efforts made by the government to protect and further promote the rights of LGBTI+ people, have moved from words to deeds, Justice Minister Stephie...
Report into prisons controversy handed over to AG
A report relating to allegations and counter-allegations between the central prisons director and the head of the Drugs Squad was handed over to the attorney-general...
Justice minister says allegations of prison surveillance unfounded
Justice Minister Stephie Drakou on Wednesday hit back at allegations by a Cypriot MEP about surveillance at the Nicosia central prisons, calling them “misinterpretations” and...
