Follow-up Visit by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture at Central Prisons in Cyprus
June 19, 2026
The Committee for the Prevention of Torture of the Council of Europe is visiting the Central Prisons of Cyprus again to assess the situation. The previous visit documented very negative findings. The Ministry of Justice is trying to improve conditions, but overcrowding and staff issues complicate matters. Plans are in place for new prisons and hiring 90 new guards, but immediate solutions are not expected soon. Nevertheless, efforts continue to convert areas and implement electronic monitoring of prisoners.