Concerns Raised Over Candidate's Academic Credentials for ECHR
December 25, 2025
Christos Kliridis is raising concerns about a candidate for the European Court of Human Rights, claiming that the individual's academic credentials are inaccurate. He is supported by two other judicial officials. Kliridis has informed the government and the Council of Europe's officials, expressing surprise over the lack of scrutiny. He argues that Cyprus's nomination raises authenticity issues. He calls for a new, transparent candidate selection process.