Emily Yiolitis
Cypriot politician (born 1976)
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Emily Yiolitis (Greek: Έμιλυ Γιολίτη; born 20 May 1976) is a Cypriot lawyer and politician who served as the minister of justice and public order from 2020 to 2021.
Emily Yolitis | |
|---|---|
Έμιλυ Γιολίτη | |
| Minister of Justice and Public Order | |
| In office 29 June 2020 – 17 June 2021 | |
| President | Nicos Anastasiades |
| Preceded by | Giorgos Savvides |
| Succeeded by | Stefi Drakou |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 May 1976 |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford, European University Institute |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Early life and career
Yiolitis studied jurisprudence at Trinity College, Oxford, obtaining a BA in 1997 and an MA in 2000.[1] She later received her Master of Laws in legal studies in comparative European law from the European University Institute.[2] She has been a member of the Cyprus Bar Association since 1998.[2]
Yiolitis has served as chairwoman of the Cyprus Electricity Authority, and as a member of the boards of the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority, the INBLF International Legal Network, Hope for Children, and the Cyprus Red Cross Society.[2] She is a founding member of AIPFE Cyprus, the Cypriot branch of the International Association for the Promotion of Women of Europe.[2]
In May 2022, Yiolitis co-founded Anemi Trustees and became the chief executive officer of the trustee company.[3][4]
Political career
On 29 June 2020, Yiolitis was appointed Minister of Justice and Public Order by President Nicos Anastasiades, succeeding Giorgos Savvides.[5][6]
On 17 June 2021, Yiolitis resigned from the position, stating that Anastasiades had accused her of damaging his reputation and that of the government.[7][8][9] Her duties were temporarily assumed by Minister of Defence Charalambos Petrides until Stefi Drakou was appointed as her successor.[10]
