The Cyprus Limitation of Actions Law,  Cap 15, sets out the time limits within which claims must be brought before a court.

The Law was suspended following inter-communal disturbances in 1964 and has remained suspended ever since. Law 159(I)/2011, which was enacted on the 09.12.2011, now provides that the suspension of limitation will cease on the 30.06.2012.

Law 110(I)/2002 was passed, which provided that the Limitations Law would re-enter into force with effect from 1 June 2005. However, Law 110(I) itself was suspended, initially until 31 March 2010, later until 30 November 2010 and then until the 31 March 2011.  Subsequently Law 41(I)/2011, further extended period until the 31 December 2011.

Pekris & Theodorou LLC is a Cyprus law firm with Cyprus lawyers and other legal experts on legal matters involving Cyprus law, EU law and international law. The above should be used as a source of general information only. It is not intended to give a definitive statement of the law and is subject to the disclaimer.

The Court of Appeal’s finding that arbitrators were employees had raised a number of questions; not least as such characterisation is inconsistent with many of the functions and duties of arbitrators under the U.K. Arbitration Act 1996.

Both parties appealed the Court of Appeal`s decision to the Supreme Court. The broader potential implications of the case have generated considerable discussion within the international legal community. One of the key issues for consideration by the U.K. Supreme was whether the nature of the agreement between the parties and arbitrators, was such, that arbitrators may be considered ‘employees’ of the parties, (and thereby subject to the law prohibiting discrimination by employers).

In today’s decision [2] (27 July 2011), the Supreme Court confirmed that arbitrators are not employees within the meaning of domestic anti-discrimination legislation.

The Supreme Court after considering both European and English case law identified a clear distinction between those who are in substance employed, and those who are “independent providers of services who are not in a relationship of subordination with the person who receives the services”. The court held that an arbitrator is in the category of an independent provider of services who is not in a relationship of subordination with the parties who receive his services.

[1] [2010] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 534, [2010] IRLR 797, [2010] EWCA Civ 712

[2] [2011] UKSC 40

Pekris & Theodorou LLC is a Cyprus law firm with Cyprus lawyers and other legal experts on legal matters involving Cyprus law, EU law and international law.The above should be used as a source of general information only. It is not intended to give a definitive statement of the law and is subject to the disclaimer..

The Limitation of Actions Law sets out the time limits within which claims must be brought before a court.

The Law was suspended following inter-communal disturbances in 1964 and has remained suspended ever since.

Law 110(I)/2002 was passed, which provided that the Limitations Law would re-enter into force with effect from 1 June 2005. However, Law 110(I) itself was suspended, initially until 31 March 2010, later until 30 November 2010 and then until the 31 March 2011.  Most recently, with Law 41(I)/2011, the extension period was further extended until the 31 December 2011.

The above should be used as a source of general information only. It is not intended to give a definitive statement of the law and is subject to the disclaimer.

In the guidance published by the Supreme Court relating to the use of “live text based communications” the court stated the following:

“Because cases before the Supreme Court do not involve interaction with witnesses or jurors, and because there is rarely any reason why what is said in court should not be placed immediately in the public domain, the Justices of the Supreme Court are content with legal teams, journalists and members of the public communicating to the outside word what is happening in the courtroom.

Important exceptions include cases where there are formal reporting restrictions in place, family cases involving the welfare of a child, and cases where publication of proceedings might prejudice a pending jury trial. Those attending such cases will be informed by notices placed at the doors of the courtroom that restrictions are in place.

Lord Phillips, President of the Supreme Court, comments: “The rapid development of communications technology brings with it both opportunities and challenges for the justice system. An undoubted benefit is that regular updates can be shared with many people outside the court, in real time, which can enhance public interest in the progress of a case and keep those who are interested better informed.

“We are fortunate that, by the time a case reaches the Supreme Court there is very seldom any reason for any degree of confidentiality, so that questions about what should and should not be shared with those outside the courtroom do not usually arise. This means that we can offer a green light to tweeting and other forms of communication, as long as this does not disrupt the smooth running of the court.”

There are currently no guidelines issued by the Cyprus Supreme Court on the use of twitter or other similar forms of communication in Cyprus courts. However, the use of cameras and other recording equipment whether by members of the public, journalists or lawyers is strictly prohibited in Cyprus court rooms.

The Limitation of Actions Law sets out the time limits within which claims must be brought before a court.

The Law was suspended following inter-communal disturbances in 1964 and has remained suspended ever since.

Law 110(I)/2002 was passed, which provided that the Limitations Law would re-enter into force with effect from 1 June 2005. However, Law 110(I) itself was suspended, initially until 31 March 2010 and again until 30 November 2010. The enactment of a new law in November 2010 further extends the suspension until 31 March 2011.

The above should be used as a source of general information only. It is not intended to give a definitive statement of the law and is subject to the disclaimer.

The Court of Appeal’s finding that arbitrators fall within the scope of employment legislation and by implication employees has raised a number of questions; not least as such characterisation is inconsistent with many of the functions and duties of arbitrators under the U.K. Arbitration Act 1996.

Both parties appealed the Court of Appeal`s decision to the Supreme Court.  The broader potential implications of the case have generated considerable discussion within the international legal community and the decision is expected during the autumn of 2011.

[1] [2010] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 534, [2010] IRLR 797, [2010] EWCA Civ 712

Pekris & Theodorou LLC is a Cyprus law firm with Cyprus lawyers and other legal experts on legal matters involving Cyprus law, EU law and international law.The above should be used as a source of general information only. It is not intended to give a definitive statement of the law and is subject to the disclaimer.