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The European Investigation Order (EIO) is a judicial decision issued in or validated by the judicial authority in one EU country (Member State) to have investigative measures...

On May 14, 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/1226 of the European Parliament and the Council on the definition of criminal offences and penalties for violating Union restrictive measures...

On 25 July 2025, Cyprus enacted the Criminalization of Violation of Union Restrictive Measures Law of 2025 (Law 149(I)/2025), introducing criminal penalties for breaches of EU restrictive measures...

The attorney-general has appealed a Supreme Court decision on disclosing bank transactions abroad at a time they were banned during the lead up to the 2013 haircut on deposits

In its 28 January 2020 decision in Nicolaou v Cyprus (Appeal 29068/10), the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) sentenced Cyprus for the death of a 26-year-old soldier.

In criminal cases, accusations of wrongdoing can arise even when the accused had no intent to commit a crime. Misunderstandings, procedural errors, or even malicious actions by others can lead to charges, such as those involving false declarations under oath.

Article 155. 4 of the Constitution provides exclusive jurisdiction to the Supreme Court to issue prerogative writs including certiorari and prohibition.

In European Criminal Law, the European Arrest Warrant (the "EAW") represents the first and most significant effort to implement the principle of mutual recognition which is an essential concept in judicial cooperation,

Being informed about the commitment of criminal offenses in the Republic of Cyprus has become a recurrent aspect of our daily lives. We have often heard of the commitment of offenses and/or actions...

Argyrides v Police concerned six appeals filed by six co-defendants against sentences imposed by the court of first instance in an indictment which contained a total of 20 charges of armed robbery.

The non-payment of the cheque for a period of 15 days of its first presentation.

The adoption of a unified surrender procedure among judicial authorities of European Union (EU) member states, based on the principle of mutual recognition and trust...

She then considers the ‘human rights' implications of tardy investigation processes in respect of two very high-profile cases that occurred in Cyprus in modern times.

In response to the violence and turbulence of daily life, the family unit can be a safe haven for family members, offering a loving and supportive environment, whilst also ensuring the emotional development of its members.

The right to silence, for which every suspect is informed immediately after being arrested, is linked to the privilege against self-incrimination.

The Supreme Court has upheld a recent trial Courts decision, in its decision dated 09.10.2019 holding that a private prosecutor is not obligated to grant access to the material evidence ...

Computer crime encompasses a wide range of offences. Some of these are the same as non-computer offences, such as fraud or larceny, except that, in the former, a computer or the internet is used to commit the crime.

EU Council Framework 2009/315/JHA of 26 February 2009 regulates the organization and content of the exchange of information from the criminal record between Member States.