Condemnation of the Republic of Cyprus by the ECHR for violation of fair trial rights
May 7, 2026
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the right to a fair trial of Kostas Konstantinou, who was unable to appeal his non-promotion decision. This ruling overturns a previous decision by the Supreme Constitutional Court. The ECHR did not award compensation for moral damages but recognized that the violation itself constitutes adequate satisfaction. Konstantinou was awarded €13,887.60 for legal fees. This marks the first condemnation of the Republic of Cyprus by the ECHR concerning the judiciary after recent reforms.