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Judiciary of Cyprus
The Judiciary of Cyprus is the system of courts which interprets and applies the law in Cyprus. It is largely based on the English model. Judicial independence is safeguarded by the Constitution.
The applicable laws in Cyprus are the Constitution, the laws of Article 188 in the Constitution, the Common Law and Equity and laws enabled by the Cyprus House of Representatives. After independence in 1960, Cyprus retained many colonial laws, integrating them with new laws enacted by its House of Representatives. These laws are guided by the principles of common law and equity, as outlined in the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus and supplemented by European Union law after Cyprus's accession in 2004.
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Cyprus's court system includes six District Courts, one for each district (Nicosia, Famagusta, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Kyrenia). Since the 1974 Turkish invasion, the Famagusta District Court temporarily resides in Paralimni, and the Kyrenia District Court in Nicosia. District Courts have jurisdiction over all civil disputes except those specifically assigned to the Rent Control Court, the Labor Disputes Court, and the Family Court. They also handle criminal cases with imprisonment penalties of up to five years.
The Assize Courts have unlimited jurisdiction over any criminal case, typically dealing with offenses punishable by more than five years of imprisonment. These courts are composed of a District Court President and two senior or regular District Judges, depending on the case.
Specialized courts, such as the Family Court, deal with divorce, custody, maintenance, and property disputes among Orthodox Christians, with separate courts for other religious groups. The Rent Control Court handles cases related to tenancy and rent issues, while the Labor Disputes Court exclusively deals with employment-related disputes.
The District Courts are courts of first instance for civil matters (except those which are dealt with by special courts such as the Family Court, the Rent Control Court, or the Industrial Disputes Court) and criminal cases involving prison sentences of five years or less. There are six such courts: Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia (located in Nicosia), Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos.
The Assize Courts are courts first instance for criminal cases which involve prison sentences of more than five years.
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Judiciary of Cyprus
The Judiciary of Cyprus is the system of courts which interprets and applies the law in Cyprus. It is largely based on the English model. Judicial independence is safeguarded by the Constitution.
The applicable laws in Cyprus are the Constitution, the laws of Article 188 in the Constitution, the Common Law and Equity and laws enabled by the Cyprus House of Representatives. After independence in 1960, Cyprus retained many colonial laws, integrating them with new laws enacted by its House of Representatives. These laws are guided by the principles of common law and equity, as outlined in the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus and supplemented by European Union law after Cyprus's accession in 2004.
Source:
Cyprus's court system includes six District Courts, one for each district (Nicosia, Famagusta, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Kyrenia). Since the 1974 Turkish invasion, the Famagusta District Court temporarily resides in Paralimni, and the Kyrenia District Court in Nicosia. District Courts have jurisdiction over all civil disputes except those specifically assigned to the Rent Control Court, the Labor Disputes Court, and the Family Court. They also handle criminal cases with imprisonment penalties of up to five years.
The Assize Courts have unlimited jurisdiction over any criminal case, typically dealing with offenses punishable by more than five years of imprisonment. These courts are composed of a District Court President and two senior or regular District Judges, depending on the case.
Specialized courts, such as the Family Court, deal with divorce, custody, maintenance, and property disputes among Orthodox Christians, with separate courts for other religious groups. The Rent Control Court handles cases related to tenancy and rent issues, while the Labor Disputes Court exclusively deals with employment-related disputes.
The District Courts are courts of first instance for civil matters (except those which are dealt with by special courts such as the Family Court, the Rent Control Court, or the Industrial Disputes Court) and criminal cases involving prison sentences of five years or less. There are six such courts: Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia (located in Nicosia), Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos.
The Assize Courts are courts first instance for criminal cases which involve prison sentences of more than five years.