Legal service clarifies decision on non-prosecution in Stylianou case

The Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus has issued a formal statement addressing public debate regarding the death of the minor, Stylianou. The office rejected claims that police officers and members of the Social Welfare Services were not prosecuted due to reasons of public interest. Officials emphasized that these assertions are unfounded and incorrect. According to the investigation, the legal experts evaluated the report submitted by criminal investigators and concluded there was insufficient evidence to substantiate any criminal charges. The process requires a finding of a committed offense before the public interest can even be considered as a secondary stage. Because the first stage of establishing an offense was not met, the question of public interest was never evaluated. The case remains under judicial review, and the Law Office declined further comment to maintain respect for the court proceedings and the presumption of innocence. The statement seeks to correct the narrative that administrative discretion was used to shield officials.