The allegations made by the defense regarding the unconstitutionality and illegality of the decrees issued on the basis of the Law on Disinfection have nothing to do with the decision of the Attorney General George Savvidis to register a stay of criminal prosecution in a case of violation of the Ordinance. its announcement.
"Regarding publications and discussions regarding a case that was presented before the District Court and concerns violations of the Decrees of the Minister of Health, which are issued on the basis of the Law on Infection, and to correct any misinterpretations, the Legal Service of the Republic notes that "The Attorney General of the Republic decided to suspend the criminal prosecution of the accused, because from all the evidence presented before the Court, it did not seem to substantiate a case at first sight", it is noted.
It is clarified that "the allegations made by the defense of the unconstitutionality and illegality of the contested Decrees are rejected by the Attorney General and have nothing to do with his decision to register a stay of criminal prosecution, which, as stated above, was based exclusively on factor ".
"Consequently, the withdrawal of the case has nothing to do with the avoidance of the discussion on the unconstitutionality of the Decrees, the constitutional aspect of which will be judged in other cases before the Court of Justice", the announcement of the Legal Service concludes.
Source: KYPE