Lawyer Alexandros Clerides announces candidacy for parliamentary elections

Lawyer Alexandros Clerides has officially announced his candidacy for the parliamentary elections in the Nicosia district, representing the Democratic Change (DIMAL) party. Clerides is a criminal law specialist with over ten years of experience, currently serving as the President of the Association for the Protection of the Rights of Prisoners and Ex-prisoners since 2024. In 2023, he was appointed by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus to the advisory board of the Ombudsman's Office on issues regarding prisoners' rights. He also serves as the Secretary of the Criminal Justice Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association. A member of international organizations such as the European Criminal Bar Association, he has frequently contributed to legal discussions in the Cypriot Parliament. His professional background includes extensive work in human rights, prison law, and European Union law. The announcement marks his formal entry into the upcoming parliamentary race.