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Former priest's appeal to regain lawyer status rejected by Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a former priest seeking to regain his license to practice law.
The denial comes after the individual was previously disbarred by the Cyprus Bar Association due to a drug conviction.
The former priest attempted to challenge the disbarment through a Certiorari motion.
The Supreme Court ruled that the appropriate venue for such a challenge lies with the District Court.
This decision effectively prevents the former priest from returning to the legal profession.

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The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a former priest who sought to challenge his removal from the Cyprus Bar Association's registry due to a prior drug conviction. The court ruled on July 21, 2026, that the former priest's attempt to secure a special permission to contest the decision was not valid.

The individual, who had previously been licensed as a lawyer, was disbarred following his conviction related to a drug case. The ruling highlighted that matters of this nature fall within the jurisdiction of the District Court and not the Supreme Court. As a result, the former priest remains barred from practicing law in Cyprus.

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