Legal expert challenges procedural legitimacy in 'State-Mafia' case

Criminal lawyer Giannis Ioannou has raised serious constitutional and institutional concerns regarding the handling of the 'State-Mafia' investigation. The controversy centers on the recent submission of a report from the Independent Authority Against Corruption to an eight-member prosecutorial council instead of the Attorney General. Ioannou characterizes this council as an institutional invention with no constitutional or legislative basis. He argues that the delivery of the report to any body other than the Attorney General is legally irregular. These procedural actions, according to the expert, highlight a significant legislative gap in the justice system. Ioannou advocates for a fundamental restructuring of the legal framework to address these systemic issues. There is ongoing public and legal debate regarding the potential appointment of independent criminal investigators or private prosecutors. This situation continues to exacerbate institutional tensions surrounding the sensitive case.