Disy’s Limassol branch issued a firm defence of the presumption of innocence regarding MP Nikos Sykas after his exclusion from the election ballot over an allegation of domestic violence. While acknowledging the political considerations behind the decision taken by Disy’s political bureau to omit Sykas from the ballot, the branch warned against attempts by “organised groups and individuals” to exploit the case in order to harm the party. The intervention comes as Sykas prepares a possible appeal to the supreme court, challenging his removal from the ballot. Disy’s leadership has maintained that its decision reflects a zero-tolerance stance on violence against women, even while formally respecting the presumption of innocence. Although the complaint was later withdrawn, the Supreme Court unanimously lifted Sykas’ immunity, allowing police to continue their investigation.