President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades pledged on Thursday that the government will exhibit zero tolerance to anyone who is involved in corruption.
Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the new member of the Supreme Court, Judge Tasia Psara Miltiadou held on Thursday at the Presidential Palace, the President said the country is going through a difficult time which makes even greater the demands of society from all institutions of the state, particularly to have an independent judiciary.
The Government, he assured, is steadily advancing reforms to ensure the fastest and most efficient performance of justice, aimed at reforming public life, protecting and strengthening democratic institutions and promoting transparency.
President Anastasiades said that in an effort to strengthen the legal and judicial framework and to fight corruption, which is a top priority for the Government, “I have repeatedly stated there will be zero tolerance for anyone involved or linked in corruption”.
The Government, he said, “attaches the significance that justice deserves with relevant projects and added that “we will take all the measures necessary to make the administration of justice process even more effective. ”
The new judge, Psara Miltiadou, said there can only be prosperity when there is justice and this concept should not be limited merely to the courtroom but should touch on all aspects of life and our be and our behavior at the individual and the state level.
She added that “we should strive not to apply vindictive punishment as an end in itself, but pursue the safeguarding of law and order.
Psara Miltiadou also expressed her respect to the judicial tradition of Cyprus.