Cyprus Times

Attorney General's Request for Referral on CIP Appeal Accepted

Published January 27, 2026, 13:07
Attorney General's Request for Referral on CIP Appeal Accepted

The Attorney General's request to refer the Republic's appeal to the Supreme Constitutional Court regarding the rejection of its preliminary objection concerning the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) has been accepted by the Administrative Court of Appeal. The case concerns whether the exceptional naturalizations granted under the CIP constitute 'acts of government' and are therefore not subject to judicial review. The referral to the Supreme Constitutional Court aims to save judicial time and ensure a final decision on the appeal by the highest judicial authority on constitutional matters. The Administrative Court of Appeal ruled that the Supreme Constitutional Court is the most appropriate body to decide on the matter due to its constitutional dimension and potential implications for the constitutional order.