Annual Rule of Law Report by the European Commission – Cyprus 2025: Navigating Judicial Reform

The smooth and effective functioning of the justice system is not only a fundamental pillar of the rule of law but also the primary mechanism for balancing public power with the rights of the citizen. In the case of Cyprus, the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report presents a complex picture of progress mixed with institutional delays. Despite legislative activity and institutional planning, the effective implementation of reforms in the administration of justice remains incomplete. The first part of the Report, focusing on the Justice System, is structured around three pillars: Independence, Quality, and Efficiency. The following analysis explores each of these dimensions in depth, aiming to provide a legal and institutional assessment of the current situation

Read the full analysis of the report by the UNIC Procedural Law Unit here.