Cyprus faces slow legal system reform despite increased funding and new measures
The reform of Cyprus’s legal system remains sluggish despite mounting pressure from the European Commission and increased government funding. The House institutions committee recently reviewed the European Commission’s latest rule of law report, which urged the completion of longstanding reforms to the legal service, including enhancing accountability within the attorney-general’s office.
Although bills were submitted last year aiming to address these complex changes, legislative discussion has yet to commence. Efforts to reduce court delays through new courts, additional judges, and procedural changes have eased case backlogs but failed to significantly shorten the lengthy wait times that deter the registration of new cases by up to 80 percent, according to the Bar Association.
Rising budgets, from €40 million in 2022 to a projected €70 million by 2028, and digital initiatives have not yet produced meaningful improvements. With reforms still in early stages and systemic challenges persisting, hopes rest on future reports showing tangible progress in accelerating justice administration in Cyprus.
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