A report in the British Times speaks of intensifying pressure on President Anastasiadis to intervene in the case of the 19-year-old British woman, who was convicted of the crime of public harm after a false report of rape.
Specifically, according to the article, lawyers in both Cyprus and Britain are calling on President Anastasiadis to "grant pardon" to the 19-year-old, while criticizing the court process, telling the Times that he should never proceed.
The article refers to the statement of the representative of the Foreign Office, where "serious concerns" are expressed about whether the hearing in the District Court of Famagusta was conducted fairly. However, although the Foreign Office wants to avoid showing that it is interfering in the process, according to the publication, it seeks to ensure the protection of the "vulnerable young woman".
It is recalled that yesterday the mother of the 19-year-old reported on the health problem of her daughter, who claims that she suffers from post-traumatic stress, hallucinations and hypersomnia as a result of which she sleeps 18 to 20 hours a day and asked to be transported to Britain for treatment. At the same time, he called for a boycott of Cyprus.
The Times cites reports from the trial that the judge in the case often praised her for not showing enough respect in court. Lawyers, who are not named in the article, say that political pressure will be exerted on President Anastasiadis "to use his power and grant thanks to the 19-year-old, if a recommendation is made by the Attorney General.
"The authorities should consider pardoning," said Achilleas Dimitriadis, a human rights lawyer. Lawyer Elena Ioannidis said the legal profession was "very surprised and disappointed that the case has reached that stage".
The article cites statements by lawyers in Britain who criticized the court ruling. Kirsty Brimelow said the case "smells of injustice and miscarriage of justice", adding that the 19-year-old could go to the European Court of Human Rights.
In the meantime, the special "fundraising" website they have created has so far been raised through donations of around £ 105.000 for legal expenses.
It should be noted that the "unexpected" intervention of the Foreign Office in the case of the sentencing of the 19-year-old Briton was attempted to be interpreted by the BBC journalist, James Landale.
It is recalled that a campaign was launched on twitter with the hashtag #BoycottCyprus, calling on the British not to choose Cyprus for holidays.
The Sun also hosts statements from the 19-year-old herself, who says she was not surprised by the decision based on how "from one moment to the next I found myself accused of being a victim".
Finally, the Government Spokesman made a statement on the case of the British citizen who is being tried before the Famagusta District Court.