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...
justice reform
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...
Justice minister seeks ways to speed up passing of crucial reform bills
Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis has proposed the setting up of a working group, comprised of representatives from political parties and the bar association, to speed...
Government’s reform programme includes cutting red tape for investments
The government hopes a new bill will cut the red tape and encourage more investment, which is oftentimes hampered by the lengthy procedures in the...
Anastasiades says government implementing radical justice reforms
“We are fully aware of the problems that persist in the judicial system and that is why we are rapidly implementing our radical reform programme,”...
