in-cyprus27 Jun 2026

Over 100 convicted sex offenders against minors under supervision as Cyprus reform law stalls

More than 100 people released from prison after being convicted of sexual offences against minors are currently under supervision in Cyprus, amid concerns over gaps in the monitoring system due to the absence of dedicated inspectors.

A draft bill intended to strengthen the powers of the supervision authority and tighten monitoring procedures has been moving between the Legal Service and the Social Welfare Services since 2024, without being submitted to parliament....

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