THE CYPRUS EXPERIENCE

6 POLYVIOS G. POLYVIOU – THE CYPRUS EXPERIENCE complex amalgam consisting of many different juridical traditions and com- ponents, in stark contrast to its narrow common law parameters just before Independence. All in all, the constitutional law and practice of Cyprus constitute a subject of great interest, both in terms of substantive content as well as in terms of approach and methodology. This has not been an easy book to write, and occasionally I doubted the wisdom of my decision to do so. The Cyprus problem is a very politically controversial topic, and I am a Greek Cypriot who has indeed represented the Republic of Cyprus before various international and foreign Courts and tribunals, advocating some of the positions set out in this book. I have also taken part over the years in various intercommunal talks (on behalf of the Greek Cypriot side) relating to the future of Cyprus and the reconstruction of the political and legal system of the country. The fear of allowing political inclination to cloud legal judgment is ever present and I wonder whether enough has been done to neutralise the dangers. I hope that the answer to this question is “yes” – but, ultimately, this matter is not for me but for others to judge.