Letter from Ministry of Justice Regarding Sick Leaves for Prison Officers
September 2, 2026
The letter from the Ministry of Justice to the Cyprus Medical Association concerns doctors who granted sick leaves to prison officers for more than 42 days. The president of the Ethics Committee stated that the letter is informative and specific cases will be examined. No names of prison officers are mentioned, only remarks about granted sick leaves. A letter has also been sent to the Police regarding doctors facing criminal investigations. The process will follow the necessary legal protocols to investigate all aspects of the matter.