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In December 2025, two prisoners at Nicosia Central Prisons died. One lost his life minutes after being punched in the face by another inmate inside his cell...

Our Partner, Antonis Glykis, has recently published an article in the Fileleftheros and Politis newspapers, on the issue of medical negligence. Mr. Glykis first analysed a significant decision...

As a matter of reasonable consistency, it cannot be permitted to one party to secure and hold documents of confidential nature, which belong to another party, without any prior legal authorization to this effect.

Dr Jamie Mangion Abela gives a coherent explanation of EU citizens' rights with regards to their options to influence policy at the EU's top levels. After a brief explanation of the EU vis-à-vis citizens' rights...

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

The fact that the pandemic has changed our lives in the last two years is undeniable.

On March 8, 2021, International Women's Day, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianidou Lottides, the Commissioner for the Administration and Protection of Human Rights and Equality Agency (CAPHR)...

Suggestion for passing the law and establishing a clear legal framework for the protection and prevention of school bullying.

Freedom of expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights is central to the functioning of democratic society.

Nonetheless, when Kafkaris was admitted to prison, he was given written notice that he would be eligible for release in July 2002

Legal professional privilege is not a mere professional convenience nor a technical rule of ethics. It constitutes a fundamental guarantee of the rule of law, a necessary precondition for the proper administration of justice, and an essential component of every person’s right to effective legal assistance.

On 2nd February 2016, the European Commission adopted an Action Plan on strengthening the fight against terrorist financing ...

The fundamental rights and freedoms of a person are established and guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus ("the Constitution"), and more specifically, by Part 2.

The European Union has significantly expanded its Russia sanctions regime by designating 34 individuals and 47 entities across multiple sectors, including military-industrial operations, shadow fleet energy transport, disinformation campaigns, and human rights violations connected to Alexei Navalny's death. These measures extend beyond Russian borders to target third-country facilitators in China, UAE, Turkey, and other jurisdictions, demonstrating the EU's evolving approach to disrupting international sanc

Ombudsman, also known as the Commissioner of Administration, is an independent state official, appointed by the President of the Republic after the suggestion of the Council of Ministers and the approval of the majority of the Parliament.

The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the brutal military Turkish invasion and occupation of north Cyprus that has left an indelible mark on the island's history and its people.

What should you do if questioned or arrested by police in Cyprus? Understanding your legal rights during criminal investigations is crucial, from knowing why you're being detained to exercising your right to legal counsel and remaining silent. These ten essential points explain the safeguards available under Cyprus law and how to protect your legal position from the earliest stages of police interaction.