Controversy Over Appointment of Special Investigators for 'Mafia State' Inquiry
The appointment of independent special investigators to examine 'mafia state' allegations is being assessed differently by various parties. The left-wing AKEL criticizes the government's lack of seriousness and sees a conflict of interest, since Savvidis and Angelidis are to decide on the evaluation of investigation findings. The Democratic Party DIKO, however, welcomes the step as important progress for an objective investigation while preserving rule of law and the presumption of innocence.