Prison guards exempted from government exams (Updated)
Prison guards have been exempted from having to take the government examinations in an effort to tackle staff shortages, the justice ministry announced on Friday....
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Framework to prepare juvenile prisons in the works
A legal framework to prepare juvenile prisons is underway, with a tender set to be announced to have the premises operating as soon as possible,...
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...
Plan for prisons ready by month’s end says minister
The ministry of justice will soon announce a new plan for the operation of the prisons, minister Anna Prokopiou said on Sunday, saying they will...
Prisoners’ rights group stages protest at palace
Lawyer Alexandros Clerides said he was pleased over a satisfactory meeting with the director of the president’s office, Charalambos Charalambous on Friday, after the prisoners’...
A duty to protect
Prisoners as groups vulnerable to violation of their human rights By Alexandros Clerides, lawyer Something we need to remind those who know or may have...
Prisoners to be allowed extra visit during Easter weekend
Prisoners will be allowed an extra visit during the Easter holidays, the prison department announced on Tuesday. Visitation hours are between 8am to 1pm which...
Man sentenced to prison for assisting illegal entry
A 36-year-old man was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted for assisting illegal entry into the government-controlled areas. Larnaca criminal court issued...
Man gets seven months for assault
Famagusta district court has sentenced a 41-year-old man to seven months in jail after he was found guilty of assault, which he committed on January...
Acting director of prisons to stay in post until February 9
Ioannis Kapnoullas will continue in his capacity as acting prison director until February 9, the justice ministry announced on Tuesday. This is linked to the...
