Criminal Law in Cyprus
Criminal law is a set of legal regulations that determine the actions that society condemns. A criminal wrong describes an action that inexcusably and unacceptably threatens or causes considerable damage to individuals or the general public. Criminal law aims at protecting society and to dishearten such acts, by imposing punishments on individuals conducting those actions.
The criminal legal...
Ship Arrest, Release and Sale within the Jurisdiction of Cyprus
Ship arrest practice in the Republic of Cyprus is enforced by the Administration of Justice Act Part 1 of the Arrest Convention in 1952, as adopted by the United Kingdom, by virtue of Cyprus’ Constitution and section 29 of Law the Courts of Justice Act (14/60).
Discretionary Power of Admiralty Court
Ship arrest cases fall under admiralty litigation and are adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...