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Cyprus Supreme Court Upholds Arrest Warrant in Domestic Violence Case

Published January 28, 2026, 18:01
Cyprus Supreme Court Upholds Arrest Warrant in Domestic Violence Case

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has rejected a request to overturn an arrest warrant issued for offenses of domestic violence and violence against women. The applicant argued that there was no reasonable suspicion of committing the offenses and that the warrant was unnecessary. However, the court ruled that reasonable suspicion existed, based on the complainant's testimony, which described multiple incidents of violence, including assault causing bodily harm. Furthermore, the court considered the issuance of the warrant necessary to safeguard the course of the investigation and protect witnesses.