President Ersin Tatar underscored the importance of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as a state governed by the rule of law.

Tatar who was speaking during a meeting with the head of the TRNC Supreme Court Bertan Özerdağ, highlighted the necessity of allocating adequate budgetary resources to enhance the efficiency of the judicial system.

President Ersin Tatar on Wednesday expressed concern over the prosecution of investors who have purchased property in good faith in South Cyprus, describing such actions as an attack from the other side.

He mentioned that he had brought this issue to the attention of the United Nations.

During his meeting with Chief Justice Bertan Özerdağ, President Tatar discussed the new regulation passed by parliament, which allows each judge to have a legal assistant.

This, along with the contributions of assistant judges, is expected to expedite the decision-making processes.

He emphasized the collective hope for swift trials and resolutions, noting that the TRNC’s growing population might necessitate an increase in the number of judges.

Tatar also stressed the importance of addressing needs such as buildings and equipment, and making investments to increase capacity, to ensure the judicial system operates more efficiently.

He reiterated that the TRNC is committed to maintaining its statehood in accordance with the realities of Cyprus and continuing the struggle for a well-functioning state alongside its citizens.

Addressing property disputes, Tatar recalled that the TRNC government had provided title deeds to Turkish Cypriots who moved from the south to the north under the property regime arrangements.

He condemned the arrest and trial of an investor in South Cyprus, reiterating that he had raised this issue with the United Nations.

President Tatar also mentioned that the Immovable Property Commission (IPC), established with the approval of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), continues to accept applications, and this process has received approval from the EU and other global entities.

The head of the Supreme Court Bertan Özerdağ for his part noted that strategic forward-looking measures are being initiated to address issues within the judicial system.

He emphasized the need for necessary work in digitalization, buildings, and personnel, and pointed out that the recently passed rapporteur law in parliament will contribute to the decisions made by judges.