CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MEMBER IN RESPECT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, TO THE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR THE PREVENTION OF TORTURE AND INHUMAN OR DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT (CPT) OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE

The House of Representatives hereby announces the opening of the selection procedure to fill the vacancy for a member in respect of the Republic of Cyprus to the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) of the Council of Europe for a four-year term, commencing in December 2027.

All persons interested in the said position are kindly requested to send their curriculum vitae in English or French to the Acting Secretary General of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, by 14:30.

Members of the CPT are elected by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from a list of three candidates. The list is drawn up following personal interviews, which are conducted by the Cyprus Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, and is subsequently communicated by the competent Committee of the Assembly to the Committee of Ministers.

In conformity with Article 4 of the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, members of the CPT shall be chosen from among persons of a high moral character, known for their competence in the field of human rights or having professional experience in the areas covered by the Convention. Demonstrated experience in monitoring and overseeing conditions in places of detention of persons deprived of their liberty, particularly as regards compliance with the provisions of the Convention, will be considered an asset. The aforementioned Article further states that members shall serve in their individual capacity, shall be independent and impartial and shall be available to serve the Committee effectively and on a regular basis. Applicants should have very good knowledge of English and/or French. The candidates’ language proficiency will be assessed during the personal interviews at the Cyprus House of Representatives.

Candidates must complete and send to the International Relations Service of the Cyprus House of Representatives their application and CV by email ([email protected]).

For more information regarding the position, including a model Curriculum Vitae, candidates can visit the Cyprus Parliament’s website (https://www.parliament.cy/el/links-in-home-and-footer/vacancy-announcement/20261008) and the CPT website (https://www.coe.int/en/web/cpt) and/or contact the International Relations Service (phone: 22407321/310).