justice reform
Cyprus must strengthen the independence and accountability of the prosecution service, especially regarding its ability to discontinue or suspend prosecutions, the European Commission said in...
Fast-track courts should protect 20,000 debtors from losing homes
Lawmakers heard on Monday that around 20,000 debtors should benefit from the planned establishment of special courts fast-tracking financial disputes between borrowers and banks, aimed...
Cyprus swears in new judges in revamped court system
Despite the public’s general disdain for public institutions, Cypriot justice is trusted, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday at a swearing in ceremony for the...
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...
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...