Cyprus is a unitary presidential republic. Until 1960, when Cyprus became independent, the legal system was based on the English legal system, which applied the principles of common law and equity. Following independence in 1960 the English legal system was largely preserved. Currently, the...

The principle of equality is recognised by Articles 10 (equality of women and men) and 11 (equality of Belgian citizens without discrimination) of the Constitution. Under Belgium's federal structure, policy competences are divided between three entities: the Federal State, the regions (the...