New Supreme Court judge sworn in

PRESIDENT Demetris Christofias yesterday appointed Costas Clerides judge of the Supreme Court, in the place of Rallis Gabrielides who passed away.

Speaking during the swearing in ceremony at the Presidential Palace, Christofias expressed certainty that Clerides would continue his long and successful course, as well as his contribution to justice.

Clerides said he would continue to work with the same dedication to his duties from his new post.

Clerides was born in Nicosia in 1952. He studied law in London and was proclaimed barrister-at-law by Middle Temple.

On his return to Cyprus, Clerides worked as a partner in an attorney office for ten years and served for many years as an elected member of the committee of the Nicosia Bar Association.

In 1988, he was appointed District Judge by the Supreme Bar Council and was promoted to Higher District Judge in 1996. He was elected Secretary of the Committee of the Union of Cyprus Judges and in 1997 was promoted to District Court President. He has also served as President of the Limassol Criminal Court, administrative President of the Larnaca and Famagusta District Courts and since March 2008 has been serving as President of the Nicosia and Kyrenia District Courts.

Clerides has published various articles in the local press and law periodicals, and has represented Cyprus at various international and European conferences. (CNA)

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