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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ms Anita Demetriou, held a meeting with the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou, today, Friday, May 19, 2023, on the occasion of the latter's assumption of office.
During the meeting, the Speaker of the Parliament referred to the excellent relations between the legislature and the Ministry of Justice and Public Order and expressed her willingness to further strengthen this cooperation, with full respect for the principle of separation of powers. Particular reference was made by the President of Parliament to the urgent need to safeguard the principles of the rule of law, primarily by ensuring the proper and prompt administration of justice.
For her part, the Minister of Justice and Public Order confirmed the close cooperation between the executive and the legislature, stressing that this is for the benefit of all citizens and society at large. In addition, the Minister had the opportunity to discuss with the Speaker of the Parliament the draft laws whose discussion is pending before the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Public Order and which fall within the competence of her Ministry.
Finally, the need to find ways of closer cooperation at all levels to address the multiple challenges facing the Cypriot justice system was stressed by both sides.
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