During his address, Dr Kyriakides argued that debates surrounding AI and justice often begin from a flawed assumption that human decision-making is inherently neutral while technology itself represents the primary risk.
The University of Nicosia’s Procedural Law Unit (PLU) has once again demonstrated its research excellence on the global stage with a successful submission to a competitive international Call for Papers titled ‘From Gavel to Grid: Reimagining Civil Justice in the Digital Era’.
The University of Nicosia is pleased to announce the successful participation of its team in the oral rounds of the PAX Moot Court Competition 2026 (Vladimir Kutikov Round), held on15-17 April 2026 at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in Bulgaria.
Dr. Nicolas Kyriakides discusses the state of justice in Cyprus, public trust in the judiciary, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in legal decision-making during his appearance on Ο Λόγος στον Πολίτη on Vergina TV Cyprus.
Dr Nicolas Kyriakides, the Director of the University of Nicosia Procedural Law Unit, presented his research on AI-assisted adjudication and public perceptions of digital justice at the Hellenic Association of Procedural Law in Athens, highlighting key developments in civil procedure across Europe.
The conference brought together experts, policymakers, and practitioners from across Europe to explore ways to strengthen consumer protection, improve EU cross-border enforcement instruments, and examine national procedural approaches to digital civil justice.
The publication represents an important scholarly contribution to the study of private international law and cross-border civil procedure within Europe.
Professor Takis Tridimas was a speaker at the Procedural Law Unit Annual Symposium in 2025, following an invitation by the Unit’s Director, Dr. Nicolas Kyriakides.
The 5th Annual Conference of the Procedural Law Unit at the University of Nicosia brought renewed attention to the growing pressures on judicial independence and democratic institutions, as academics, policymakers and legal experts from Europe, the United States and Cyprus gathered to assess emerging challenges in justice systems worldwide.
The Director of the Procedural Law Unit at the University of Nicosia, Dr. Nicolas Kyriakides, recently appeared on Vergina TV Cyprus, where he discussed public confidence in the Cypriot justice system and the challenges facing the courts, with host Mikis Kasapis.
On the 7th of October 2025, the Cyprus Bar Association, the Procedural Law Unit of the University of Nicosia, and Nomiki Vivliothiki hosted a gathering at the Cleopatra Hotel to present the collective volume Cypriot Civil Procedure. Coordinated by Nicolas Kyriakides, and Iphigenia Fisentzou, the event brought together leading legal minds to explore the evolution and future of civil procedure in Cyprus.
Cyprus’s role as regional bridge and rule‑of‑law priorities ahead of the 2026 EU Council Presidency
The Director of the Procedural Law Unit at the University of Nicosia, Dr. Nicolas Kyriakides, presented a paper on “Judicial Independence Under Pressure: Balancing Accountability, Efficiency, and Procedural Fairness” at the annual colloquium of the International Association of Procedural Law (IAPL) hosted by the University of Zagreb, Croatia between 11-13 of September 2025.
The Director of the Procedural Law Unit at the University of Nicosia, Dr. Nicolas Kyriakides, together with external associate Yiolanti Maou, and research associate Luis Hewitt, co-authored and presented a paper at the 20th Anniversary Conference of the Journal of Private International Law.
The Supreme Court of Cyprus has published its 2024 Annual Review, outlining what it describes as significant institutional and procedural reforms across the judiciary.
In his statement, he emphasised that there are already documented proposals to accelerate proceedings, such as the establishment of an Independent Court Service, the separation of small claims and the use of technology to expedite trials.
At this significant gathering of legal scholars, Dr Kyriakides and Ms. Manolova presented a paper on private international law, exploring the challenges posed by the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) across jurisdictions.
The first part of the Report, focusing on the Justice System, is structured around three pillars: Independence, Quality, and Efficiency.
In certain areas, and particularly in the average time for case processing, a relative improvement is observed. For the first time in years, Cyprus is not ranked last in the EU, which constitutes an encouraging sign.
Perceptions Versus Reality: Evaluating Judicial Independence in Cyprus through the 2025 ENCJ Report Judicial independence constitutes a fundamental pillar of every rule-of-law state and a critical prerequisite for safeguarding equality before the law, justice, [...]
The UNIC Procedural Law Unit Director, Dr. Nicolas Kyriakides, along with Ms Ioanna Dimitra Theodosopoulou, co-authored an academic paper on “Smart contracts vis-à-vis procedural law”.
The IMF urges Cypriot authorities to continue efforts to enhance the functioning of the judiciary, including through better administrative practices, increased use of technology, and capacity-building across the system.
