Plenum passes bills to solidify justice reform
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation seen as the backbone of reforming the justice and judicial system – a development welcomed by the...
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AG hails ‘biggest reform of justice system in history of Republic’
Following three years of debate in committee, the House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation clearing the way for broad reform of the justice system...
‘Time for rule of law to come first’
It is time to prove that public interest and the rule of law come first for the government, House legal affairs committee chair Nicos Tornaritis...
MPs seek clarifications on use of electronic tags on defendants
MPs have asked for the justice ministry’s positions regarding the use of electronic bracelets by defendants as they seek to move forward with an omnibus...
Filing of cases goes digital as part of justice reform
New court cases will be filed electronically instead of in physical form as of February 1, the supreme court announced on Thursday. The notice applies...
Drakou seeks Akel support for justice reforms
Justice Minister Stefi Drakou on Friday sought the support of main opposition party Akel to move forward on the much-awaited justice reform bills and a...
AI and justice system reform
The European Commission’s regulatory proposal covering the use of Artificial Intelligence By Christiana Pyrkotou and Aimilia Efstathiou There has been a growing debate worldwide lately...
‘Irresponsible’ opposition further delays long-awaited justice reform
Opposition parties on Wednesday sunk yet another reform after they decided by majority to shelve three bills overhauling the island’s notoriously slow justice system. The...
Minister urges House to press ahead with justice reform
Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis urged parliament anew on Wednesday to approve vital justice reform bills before the May elections or risk losing the momentum. The...
Cyprus justice faces ‘serious efficiency challenges’ says EU
The EU’s first-ever report cards for member states, the Rule of Law Reports, issued on Wednesday, honed in on justice reforms in Cyprus, saying the...
