Concerns were raised on Tuesday over suggested reforms to the state’s law and audit offices during the first meeting at the attorney-general’s office to examine constitutional issues arising from the proposal.
Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis elaborated on the proposed reforms and explained to those present the reasoning behind the move.
Attorney-general George Savvides and auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou both expressed their concerns, with Savvides saying the proposed reforms would mean amending the Constitution.
Also present were deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides, deputy auditor-general Kyriakos Kyriakou and a committee of experts on constitutional issues.
The committee members will exchange views in writing and meet again in a fortnight.
