Court Reverses Decision on Compensation for Georgians Abused by Police
November 29, 2024
The Supreme Court overturned a lower court's decision regarding compensations claimed by two Georgians for mistreatment by police officers in Paphos. Initially, general compensations were awarded, but the Supreme Court decided that punitive damages were justified, adding €3000 for each plaintiff. The abuse and unlawful detention experienced by the plaintiffs were recognized as serious violations impacting their dignity. Ultimately, the Court deemed the additional compensation a reasonable form of restitution for the injustice they suffered.