Tag: Alison Bezzina
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UPDATED: 17 animal welfare organisations call for Commissioner’s independence following non-renewal of Alison Bezzina’s contract
UPDATE: Seventeen of Malta’s leading animal welfare organisations have signed a joint open letter expressing “deep concern” over the government’s decision not to reappoint Alison Bezzina as Commissioner for the Welfare of Animals. The coalition – which includes groups such as Vuċi għall-Annimali, Gozo SPCA, The Island Sanctuary, and the Real Animal Rights Foundation –…
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Lawyer Fleur Abela, daughter of retired Judge Toni Abela, appointed new Animal Welfare Commissioner following Alison Bezzina’s tenure
Lawyer Fleur Abela, daughter of retired Judge Toni Abela, has been appointed as the new Animal Welfare Commissioner, succeeding long-time animal rights advocate Alison Bezzina, whose term is coming to an end. Fleur Abela graduated in law from the University of Malta in 2018 before continuing her studies at Queen Mary University of London. She…
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Contract for Animal Welfare Commissioner Alison Bezzina is not renewed
Long time animal rights activist Alison Bezzina will not have her contract renewed as Animal Welfare Commissioner. She was first appointed to the role in 2020. During her role she oversaw the implementation of a new microchipping and licensing system and new laws regulating the breeding and trading of dangerous dogs. She advocated for stronger…
