Constantinides v. Cyprus Telecommunications Authority

Abstract

Relationship of international law and municipal law — Treaties — Treaties having superior force to municipal laws — International Telecommunications Conventions

Treaties — Effect in municipal law — Constitutional provision granting treaties superior force under municipal law — International Telecommunications Conventions — Whether powers granted under Conventions to be exercised only by State executive organs — Legal effect of decision by public authority to refuse to send telegram on basis of convention

Treaties — Interpretation — International Telecommunications Conventions — Refusal to send telegram on grounds of public order and security — Whether contents of telegram constituted threat to public order and security — The law of Cyprus