Authorities
The Cyprus Police operates and exercises its authorities throughout the territory of the Republic of Cyprus based on the following Laws and Regulations:
- The Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus
- Police Law (N.73(I)/2004)
- Police Regulations
- Police Standing Orders
- Criminal Code Cap.154
- Criminal Procedure Law Cap.155
- Evidence Law Cap-9
- The Processing of Personal Data (Protection of the Individual) Law 138(1)/2001
The legal framework within which the Cyprus Police exists and operates is determined by the Constitution, Police Law Cap.285 and other laws that provide the authority for investigation, detention, arrest, questioning and prosecution of offenders of the Law.
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