ENCJ Survey: Low Implementation of Court Decisions in Cyprus

According to a survey by the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary (ENCJ), Cypriot judges consider the Judiciary independent, as it does not accept interventions. However, the biggest challenge is the non-implementation of court decisions by the government.

The survey, which involved 19,136 judges from 32 jurisdictions in 30 countries, shows a positive picture overall, but with problems in the implementation of decisions and political pressure in some countries.

Cyprus is among the top 10 countries with high scores in the perception of personal independence of judges and the independence of the judiciary. Reports of corruption or influence from the media are minimal.

Despite the high degree of independence, the implementation of decisions by the government remains at a low level. The Supreme Court notes that Cyprus is characterized by a high level of judicial independence, with low rates of reports of corruption or external pressures.