According to the Minister of Justice, there is a need for immediate and holistic reform of the justice system following the results of "The 2022 EU Justice Scoreboard".
The statistical results of Cyprus presented in the latest report "The 2022 EU Justice Scoreboard", demonstrate, "in the most resounding way, the need for the immediate completion of the holistic reform of the justice system."
In her statements, the Minister said that "in terms of the time taken to hear cases, our country is in last place in Europe, which is one of the main motivations for the implementation of the judicial reform plan."
"Once again, the need to promote the bills pending before the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs concerning the structure of the Supreme Court is evident," he added.
"As a government in recent years we have exhausted all possibilities for dialogue and discussion both with the parliamentary parties and with all stakeholders," the Minister noted.
At the same time, she said, "we can see that where reform projects are progressing, Cyprus' image in Europe is improving. For example, on the issue of the introduction of technology in the courts, Cyprus has managed to rise from last place to 13th place."
In conclusion, the Minister said that "the time for final decisions has come and the last word belongs to the parliamentary parties. We ought to give the citizen what rightfully belongs to him, the timely and quality administration of justice. This is why I appeal to the political forces to proceed as soon as possible with the passing of the bills."
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