The role of the Anti-Corruption Authority in accordance with the government bill, Statement of Excellent Damianou, MEMBER of the ACPL, after the session of the Parliamentary Committee of Lawyers Regarding the bill on the Anti-Corruption Authority, our disagreements are well known.

We are considering the submission of amendments concerning transparency in relation to appointments to this Authority, ensuring the independence of the Authority, responsibilities, qualifications of persons to be appointed, etc. we reiterate our reservation as to the effectiveness of this House, which essentially as it currently has the bill will be decorative and not substantive. justice by investigating corruption issues, we asked whether they should reconsider the necessity of this Anti-Corruption Authority or whether there should be a unified Authority that is both effective and "teeth" and has powers that serve the public interest. We're waiting for answers. I repeat that as it is today the bill cannot be accepted.26/03/2021