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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.