Disagreements in Parliament Over Child Rights
April 9, 2025
The meeting of the parliamentary committee on Institutions was marked by tension between MP Andreas Themistocleous and Commissioner for Child Protection Despo Michailidou Livaniou. Themistocleous questioned the Commissioner's statement regarding the relationship between parents and children, asserting that children belong to their parents. The Commissioner responded, stating that there was a lack of respect from him and emphasized the independence of the institution. The discussion also highlighted the issue of understaffing in the Commissioner’s office.