Legal service told to explain itself over Syllouris, Giovanis acquittal

The state legal service must explain itself in light of the acquittal of former House president Demetris Syllouris and former Akel MP Christakis Giovanis in the case regarding the alleged illegal naturalisations of people as citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, commonly known as the ‘golden passports scandal’, high-profile lawyer Elias Stephanou said on Thursday.

“We should not rush ahead, however, regardless of what is recorded in the decision, there are issues on which the legal service...