She personally informed the senior officer of her intention to suspend him, the Justice Minister said.
Following the complaint made by the Director of the Prisons Department, Ms Anna Aristotelous, the Minister of Justice contacted the Senior Officer.
Reportedly, he requested and was given until Wednesday at the latest to consult his legal advisers before responding.
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The Justice Ministry's statement is detailed:
"Following the complaint filed today by the Director of the Prisons Department Ms. Anna Aristotelous and the Senior Prisons Department Officer Ms. Athena Demetriou, and the appointment on behalf of the Attorney General of the Republic of Mr. Achilleas Aimilianides as an independent criminal investigator, the Minister of Justice and Public Order, acting on the basis of the relevant Regulations, personally informed the Senior Police Officer of her intention to suspend him, giving him the right to take a position before making her final decision, as provided for by the principles of natural justice and case law.
The Senior Officer requested and was given until Wednesday at the latest to consult his legal advisors before responding."
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