Filenews 10 November 2023
The initiative of the Democratic Rally to include for discussion in the House of Representatives the serious issue of obstruction of the examination of asylum applications or the possible exploitation of asylum seekers by lawyers, "who cause additional administrative burden and costs in violation of professional ethics", welcomes the Ministry of Interior.
According to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following instructions from the Minister of Interior, Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, specific cases of lawyers who have been identified as operating in an abusive manner, have been forwarded to the Disciplinary Council of the Cyprus Bar Association for further action, unfortunately without any substantial results.
«Migration is a complex issue and any phenomena of non-compliance with the law and obstruction of procedures do not contribute to its effective treatment."
The Ministry of Interior, the announcement concludes, wishes the cooperation of the House of Representatives, the Cyprus Bar Association and all stakeholders, from whom it expects the observance of regulations and the adoption of good practices for the more effective management of such issues.
