Following the publication of the 2026 European Commission report on the rule of law, the Cyprus Bar Association expressed significant concern regarding persistent systemic delays. While the Association acknowledges positive developments such as the clearance of pending cases, the implementation of new procedural rules, and the initial phase of the iJustice platform, it emphasizes that institutional reforms remain sluggish.

Key issues highlighted by the Commission and echoed by legal professionals include the slow digitalization of the judicial system, challenges in executing court decisions, and the failure to establish an Independent Court Service. Additionally, the report identifies an urgent need to separate the powers of the Attorney General and introduce an independent public prosecutor, particularly in light of recent potential conflicts of interest concerning the leadership of the Legal Service.

The Association has urged the state to prioritize these reforms, noting that current inefficiencies negatively impact the economy's competitiveness and public trust in the judiciary. The report underscores that these structural issues require immediate attention to address long-standing challenges that have hindered the administration of justice for years.