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Revisions to the Bill on Public Gatherings

December 1, 2025

Changes to the bill regarding public gatherings are advancing in Parliament, involving the Ministry of Justice and MP Irini Charalambidou. The proposed law aims to align legislation with international human rights treaties. A significant portion of Charalambidou's proposals has been accepted by the Ministry. Discussion of the bill will begin in early January, while some differences are still being reviewed. One proposed change pertains to the use of hoods during protests.