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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Cancel Arrest Warrant in Domestic Violence Case

Published January 28, 2026, 21:02
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Cancel Arrest Warrant in Domestic Violence Case

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has rejected an appeal to cancel an arrest warrant in a case of domestic violence and violence against women. The appellant argued that there was no reasonable suspicion of committing the offenses and that the arrest was not necessary. However, the court found that there was reasonable suspicion based on the complaint of his partner, who described incidents of violence against herself and her children. The case involved violations of laws relating to domestic violence and violence against women, as well as the Penal Code, with the most serious offense being assault causing bodily harm. The appellant's partner reported several incidents of violence to the Police, allegedly committed on various dates, including a recent incident on December 27, 2025. The court noted that the latest incident was not the most serious, as other more serious incidents had preceded it, such as those on April 20, 2025, and May 28, 2025. The appellant argued that he could have been summoned for questioning by the Police instead of an arrest warrant being issued, but the court ruled that the arrest was necessary to safeguard the course of the investigation. The Supreme Court's decision highlights the importance of protecting victims of domestic violence and the judiciary's commitment to effectively addressing such cases. The rejection of the appeal to cancel the arrest warrant marks the start of the judicial process for the appellant.

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