Serious Issues in Central Prisons Highlighted by Rape Allegation
October 2, 2025
The issue of a prisoner being raped in Central Prisons has been raised in Parliament, with serious allegations of abuse and lack of protection from the prison administration. The victim's lawyer reported that the victim was gang-raped and that there was no immediate response from the authorities. Alexandra Attalides called for a review of the situation in prisons due to these serious violations. Irini Charalambidou highlighted that the conditions of detention and overcrowding remain ongoing concerns. The Human Rights Committee will revisit the issue in their next meeting.