The Ministry of Justice is seeking to shift the focus towards prevention by introducing a new "Red Flag" platform aimed at identifying potential domestic violence risks before incidents escalate.
Justice Minister Costas Fytiris told the House Human Rights Committee that the platform is expected to become operational by the end of 2026.
The system will function as an early-warning tool, allowing government agencies to record limited information about incidents that may not, on their own, raise concern but could become significant when viewed together.
An example presented to MPs involved a child repeatedly arriving at school unkempt and a separate report of concern submitted later by the child's mother. The platform would be able to connect such information and trigger a response from the relevant authorities.
According to officials, the system will not be accessible to victims themselves and will not store sensitive personal data.
Fytiris said meetings have already been held with the agencies involved and that instructions have been issued to accelerate preparations so the platform can be launched before the end of the year.
The minister also stressed the need for an immediate and coordinated response to domestic violence cases, arguing that the system must be capable of acting simultaneously against perpetrators while ensuring protection for victims.
As part of that effort, he said authorities are also examining the creation of a dedicated operations centre for domestic violence incidents.
