New Criminal Code from 1 May – Florides: When we say prison, we mean it…
See which offences lead to prison - The Minister of Justice in Thema: From May Day, the new philosophy of our penal system, of 'applied rather than fictitious punishment' will be tested - Part of the prison sentence will be served even for misdemeanours punishable by more than 2 years
Trafficking: the European Parliament extends legislation to protect victims
Forced marriage, illegal adoption and the exploitation of surrogacy are criminalised
The new healthcare bill allows private doctors to book surgeries in the NHS
The bill being passed today will allow private doctors of all specialties to run outpatient clinics and surgeries in public hospitals