Controversy over police reform ‘unnecessary’ says Fitiris

Solutions covering police reform must be reached via relevant legislative framework rather than from the pressure exerted by unions and others, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Monday.

“I do not believe that it is worth continuing this conflict,” he said, after visiting the Paphos police department.

He advocated for reconciliation and amity over conflict, emphasising this would benefit both police and society.

Public confrontation, the minister added, could not be the way forward...