Academy of the Legal Service Opens Conference on the Concept of Public Interest
Nicosia, Cyprus – The Academy of the Legal Service held its opening conference on the topic “The concept of public interest in the Cypriot legal order and beyond” yesterday. The conference aimed to explore the importance and various extensions of the concept of public interest in relation to its invocation during the exercise of public authority.
Mrs. Dimitriou, a prominent legal expert, delivered the opening greeting and emphasized the significance of the concept of public interest. She highlighted that although it is a legally functional concept defined by rules of law, it is often associated with the direct interests of the entire society organized within a state.
During her speech, Mrs. Dimitriou stressed that the invocation of the public interest, whether by the legislature or the executive power, must not be arbitrary or abusive. It should be guided by the principles of proportionality, good governance, and properly balanced reception decisions, which are inherent in the country’s Constitution.
Furthermore, Mrs. Dimitriou emphasized that the public interest extends beyond constitutional, legislative, or regulatory provisions. It encompasses the overall consideration of the common good that should permeate the exercise of any state power within a modern society.
Describing the public interest as “the reason of the common good,” Mrs. Dimitriou stated that it represents the well-intentioned interests of society as a whole and the people themselves. She emphasized that serving the public interest is an inescapable duty that legitimizes the actions of those in power.
In addition to discussing the concept of public interest, Mrs. Dimitriou praised the establishment of the Academy of the Legal Service. She described it as an excellent initiative that forms part of broader efforts to modernize the service. The ultimate goal is to enhance the fulfillment of its duties and responsibilities, she added. Mrs. Dimitriou also highlighted the critical importance of the work produced by the Legal Service.
Moreover, she commended the excellent and important cooperation between the House of Representatives and the Legal Service. This collaboration has been particularly valuable in terms of law-making work and legal technical control. Mrs. Dimitriou acknowledged the dedication and professionalism of the service’s officers during the examination of bills in the Parliamentary Committees.
The opening conference of the Academy of the Legal Service provided a platform for legal experts and professionals to delve into the concept of public interest and its implications in the Cypriot legal order. The discussions and insights shared during the conference are expected to contribute to a better understanding and application of the public interest principle in the country’s legal system.
Source: KYPE
What principles should guide the invocation of the public interest by the legislature or executive power to ensure it is not arbitrary or abusive
The Academy of the Legal Service in Nicosia, Cyprus recently held its opening conference on the topic of “The concept of public interest in the Cypriot legal order and beyond.” The conference aimed to explore the importance and various extensions of the concept of public interest in relation to its invocation during the exercise of public authority.
Mrs. Dimitriou, a prominent legal expert, delivered the opening greeting and highlighted the significance of the concept of public interest. She emphasized that while it is a legally functional concept defined by rules of law, it is often associated with the direct interests of the entire society organized within a state.
During her speech, Mrs. Dimitriou emphasized that the invocation of the public interest, whether by the legislature or the executive power, should not be arbitrary or abusive. Instead, it should be guided by the principles of proportionality, good governance, and properly balanced reception.
Unfortunately, the provided search results do not contain any information specifically regarding the conference itself or a specific article on the topic. It seems that the search results focused on a different subject, namely awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Cyprus. As a result, I am unable to provide a rewritten version of the article on the Academy of the Legal Service’s conference.