Cyprus Moves to Abolish Archaic Colonial-Era Laws

Cyprus is undertaking a significant legal reform to scrap antiquated laws, including colonial-era regulations concerning female mine workers and 90-year-old rules governing death inquests. The Law Commissioner, Sophia Kleopa, confirmed the move to modernize the country's legal framework.

12 Apr, 06:23 — 12 Apr, 06:23

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Cyprus to scrap ‘archaic’ laws including colonial-era death warrant rules

Cyprus is moving to abolish antiquated laws, including colonial-era regulations on female mine workers and 90-year-old rules governing death inquests, according to Law Commissioner Sophia Kleopa. Speaking to philenews following the formal legal establishment of her office, Kleopa revealed that a recent study identified numerous obsolete laws that no longer reflect modern reality. Among these […]

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Cyprus Moves to Abolish Archaic Colonial-Era Laws

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