suspension request

Auditor General files objection against suspension request

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Auditor General files objection against suspension request

The Auditor General has objected to the Attorney General’s request for his removal on grounds of misconduct, leading to a legal battle. The objection, submitted on the final day possible, disputes all points raised by the Attorney General. A hearing is scheduled for May 23, where the Council of the Supreme Constitutional Court will convene to hear the case. The dispute arose from the Attorney General’s refusal to press charges against a police officer who did not comply with questioning by the Independent Authority Against Corruption. The Auditor General’s legal team plans to raise two preliminary objections at the first hearing in May.

Hundreds protest in support of auditor general

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Hundreds protest in support of auditor general

Fact: Hundreds of people protested outside the legal service in support of Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides.

Request to suspend Auditor General heads to Supreme Court

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Request to suspend Auditor General heads to Supreme Court

A request for the suspension of the Auditor General is expected to be filed with the Supreme Constitutional Court by the legal team of the Attorney General. The request is based on the complaint that the Auditor General exceeded his powers, which is not considered inappropriate behavior. The decision to suspend an independent state official must be initiated by the President of the Republic, according to the Trifonos case. The Attorney General does not have the authority to make such requests.