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Ombudsman Calls for Legal Protection of Guide Dogs for People with Disabilities

Published January 23, 2026, 15:18
Ombudsman Calls for Legal Protection of Guide Dogs for People with Disabilities

The Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights, Maria Stylianou Lottidi, is calling for legal protection of the right of people with disabilities to be accompanied by their guide dogs in all public and private spaces, as well as on public transport. Her report highlights the inadequate regulation of the issue and the difficulties faced by people with disabilities in accessing services and spaces. The Commissioner calls for transparency and compliance with the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Investigations revealed that there are restrictions on the entry of guide dogs into certain accommodations and means of transport.