Implementation of the legal framework against corruption and reform of the judiciary was discussed by the Ministry of Justice. The implementation of the legal framework against corruption and the reform of the judiciary were the focus of a meeting between the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Stephis Drakos, and the President and members of the Association of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus, according to an announcement by the Ministry.[/P]
As mentioned, the Minister briefed the representatives of the ACA on the progress so far in the implementation of the three anti-corruption bills approved by the Parliament in the previous period, while she also noted that the contribution of the Association in this effort will be decisive due to the participation of the President of the Association in the advisory council that will determine the candidate members of the Anti-Corruption Authority.
On the part of the ACCC, Director General Kyriakos Iordanou expressed his satisfaction with the creation of the necessary legal framework for the fight against corruption and expressed his readiness to contribute by all means to the effort of implementation and practical implementation of the bills.
According to the statement, the need for immediate reform of the judicial system and the concern of the business community in particular about the long delays in the adjudication of cases were also raised at the dialogue table, with the representatives of the ACLG welcoming the promotion of the bill on the Commercial and Maritime Courts, while noting their full support for the introduction of the English language.
Finally, the statement said that Ms. Drakou thanked the FPC for its cooperation on issues of common interest, such as police training and support for the Economic Crime Sub-Division, while assuring the Association of its unremitting efforts to ensure that the reform of the justice system proceeds without further delays.
Source: CNA
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