The book deals with the most classic question of Cypriot law: the Law of Necessity. The approach to such a fundamental issue is innovative, highly detailed, and grounded in constructive critical reasoning.

The author emphasizes the uniqueness of the importance of the Law of Necessity for the Cypriot legal system, as well as the international recognition of Cypriot case law as a pioneer in this field. The analysis is based on an overview of the theoretical dimension of the Law of Necessity, referencing Kelsen and the application of other related legal principles in 19 foreign jurisdictions.

Furthermore, the book methodically and exhaustively examines the case law applying the logic of decisive judgment in Ibrahim. The focus is on the criteria recognized in Ibrahim, as well as on lesser-known aspects of the case law that preceded this decision.

The adopted approach identifies the need for caution and thorough judicial review, which is required due to the extreme nature of the Law of Necessity, which must only be applied as a last resort of self-defense. The prolonged application of the Law of Necessity is analyzed with reference to dozens of Supreme Court decisions, in a scope and depth never attempted before.

The work is essential for every student of Cypriot law and particularly relevant to any lawyer studying or practicing constitutional law. Additionally, the book is useful for any analyst employing comparative methodology and also makes a contemporary contribution during the era of memoranda and economic crisis, which creates unique constitutional conditions.