The Republic of Cyprus is a constitutional republic and multiparty presidential democracy. In February 2018 voters re-elected President Nicos Anastasiades in free and fair elections. In 2016 voters elected 56 representatives to the 80-seat House of Representatives (Vouli Antiprosopon) in free and fair elections. The remaining seats are designated for Turkish Cypriots and are left vacant. Police enforce the law and combat criminal activity. Police report to the Ministry of Justice and Public Order. The president appoints the chief of police. Civilian authorities maintained effective control over the security forces. Significant human rights issues included crimes involving violence or threats of violence targeting members of national and ethnic minorities. The government took steps to investigate and prosecute officials who committed human rights abuses.