Return of Administrative Leave for Anna Aristotelous Due to Court Ruling
October 30, 2025
Anna Aristotelous, the director of the Central Prisons, has been placed back on administrative leave following a ruling by the Administrative Court. The judge concluded that the Public Service Commission's decision to extend her leave was not obviously unlawful. Her leave is set to last until December 23, while her promotion to general director is scheduled to begin on December 1. The case regarding the prison documents remains unresolved and could impact her situation. The court's decision can be appealed.