Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will:

• Understand key Tort concepts, within the context of Cyprus law
• Identify the elements of negligence
• Assess the legal responsibilities of occupiers
• Differentiate between the various types of trespass, such as trespass to the person and trespass to land

Training Outline

• Torts and criminal offences
• The tort of negligence
  -Duty of care
  -Standard of car
  -Breach of duty
  -Factual and legal causation

• Occupier’s liability
• Trespass to person
  -Assault
  -Battery
• Trespass to land
• Defences and remedies

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Corporate administrators
• Paralegals
• Service providers
• Anyone wanting to become familiar with the basics of Tort law in Cyprus

Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver knowledge and practical understanding of the major concepts of Cyprus tort law, via short lectures, case-studies and practical examples. The training style is both training-focused, involving a combination of presentation and real-live examples, but also learner-focused, where participants are encouraged to raise questions, seek clarifications and share their opinions from their different perspectives and engage in an exchange of views and personal professional experiences.

Participants will benefit from feedback at the end of the programme and take away the knowledge gained to be transferred at their workplace.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 6 CPD units in Law. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.