Cyprus Supreme Court Rejects Trade Unionist's Attempt to Indict State Officials Over Alleged Anti-Union Actions
The Supreme Court of Cyprus has dismissed a request by trade unionist Giorgos Maltezos to register a private criminal indictment against five state officials, including Justice Minister Costas Fitiris. Maltezos had accused the officials of failing to protect workers' representatives and obstructing trade union freedom amid his disciplinary dismissal. The court ruled that Maltezos, employed as a prison guard under administrative law, did not have the dependent employment status required, and that the state does not qualify as an economic entity under the relevant legislation.
The court also found that pursuing the indictment would constitute an abuse of the judicial process, as ongoing disciplinary proceedings and dismissal issues are still pending. Equality trade union president Prodromos Christofi expressed concern that the ruling could leave public sector employees without criminal protection for alleged anti-union retaliation but stated the union respects the judiciary's decision. The union plans to challenge Maltezos' dismissal in court and explore further legal options, including cases at European and international levels.
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