Prosecution seeks closed hearing for Phedonos trial while defence objects

The prosecution applied on Wednesday for the entire trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos to be held behind closed doors, citing the need to protect the complainant and relevant legislation, as the case came before the Paphos Criminal Court.

Opening proceedings, the prosecution representative asked that the trial be conducted entirely behind closed doors, invoking among other grounds Article 32 of the Constitution and a range of victim protection legislation. She said she had...