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Argentoula Ioannou: “Parliament Needs a Modern Code of Conduct Regarding Sexist Behavior”

Published January 7, 2026, 08:01
Argentoula Ioannou: “Parliament Needs a Modern Code of Conduct Regarding Sexist Behavior”

Lawyer Argentoula Ioannou commented on the Nikos Sykas case, emphasizing that his behavior is the culmination of a deeper patriarchal mindset. She denounced having received numerous complaints about similar incidents, often covered up through pressure and blackmail. Ms. Ioannou argued that Parliament needs a modern code of ethics for sexist behavior and that parties, particularly AKEL, should promote legislative measures providing for the temporary removal of MPs involved in such cases. She considered the existing code to be inadequate.