Achilleas Emilianidis: Significant Concerns Regarding the ECtHR Ruling
July 4, 2025
Lawyer Achilleas Emilianidis describes the second ruling against the Republic of Cyprus by the European Court of Human Rights as extremely problematic for violations of victims' rights in rape cases. These rulings highlight biases concerning consent that hinder victim protection and trust in the legal system. He emphasizes that Cypriot judges must monitor the Attorney General's decisions regarding human rights. The recent decision of the Cypriot court contradicts this obligation.