Justice minister Haralambos Athanasiou presaged the tendering of an amendment that will repeal penal trials against those unable to meet their debts to the state.

Main opposition Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) leader Alexis Tsipras, called for the resignation of Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias and Justice Minister Charalambos Athanasiou.

Justice minister Charalambos Athanasiou introduced a new bill which institutes heavy sentences for public and private sector corruption cases today.