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Legislative Protection of Right of Persons with Disabilities to be Accompanied by Guide Dogs Proposed

Published January 23, 2026, 16:05
Legislative Protection of Right of Persons with Disabilities to be Accompanied by Guide Dogs Proposed

The Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights, Maria Stilianou Lottidi, has deemed it necessary to legislate the right of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by their guide dogs in all public and private spaces, as well as on public transport. Her report highlights the inadequate regulation of the issue and the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in accessing various locations. It was found that some hospitality and catering establishments do not provide for the entry of guide dogs, while complaints have been received regarding their transport on intercity buses. The Ministry of Transport allows guide dogs to be transported on regular bus routes.