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Court to Review Withheld Prison Documents in Leak Case

Published March 26, 2026, 14:26
Court to Review Withheld Prison Documents in Leak Case

The Nicosia Criminal Court unanimously decided to review prison documents that had not been handed over to the defense, in order to determine whether they are classified or confidential. The case concerns the leak of documents from the prisons, and the court's decision came after a request from the defense for disclosure of evidence and to ensure a fair trial. The defendants in the case are the former Director and Deputy Director of the Central Prisons, five members of the correctional facility, and a former employee. They face charges of conspiracy, theft of state property (documents, architectural plans, digital disks), abuse of power, and leaking classified documents. The defense argues that the Prosecution Authority is not complying with its obligations to disclose the documents, citing reasons of national security and protection of other persons. However, the defense challenges the validity of these exceptions and requests full disclosure of the documents. The court will examine the documents and decide whether they fall within the exceptions provided by law. The case has been rescheduled for pleadings on April 24th. The court's decision is crucial for the progress of the trial and ensuring a fair process for the defendants.