Supreme Court rejects Varoshiotou’s appeal against dismissal

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected dismissed judge Doria Varoshiotou’s appeal against her ouster in a five-to-three ruling, upholding the judicial council’s decision to relieve her of her duties last year.

While the decision was not unanimous, the court’s decision stated that the appointment of judges on probation is a “long-standing judicial practice”, and that judges on probation are only made permanent judges “if they are deemed suitable”.

“Evaluation reports are sent every six months.