Tag: Justice
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Nationalist Party states Malta’s systems are failing to protect women against gender-based violence
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Nationalist Party (PN) took the opportunity to remember all victims of domestic violence and femicide in Malta. Among them are Bernice Cassar and Nicolette Ghirxi, as well as many other women who live with ongoing challenges, often in silence, because they face violence…
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Repubblika vows to keep fighting corruption and inequality
Civil society group Repubblika has reaffirmed its commitment to holding those in power accountable, regardless of political affiliation. At Saturday’s Vigil for Truth and Justice, held at the Great Siege Square in Valletta, Repubblika President, Vicki Ann Cremona addressed the crowd.  Responding to recent scandals, she highlighted Repubblika’s role in exposing corruption, defending the rule of…
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Joseph Muscat deserves a fair hearing, but threatening investigators is unacceptable – Repubblika
In a statement issued on Friday morning, Repubblika stated that it is imperative to prevent criminal organisations from using their resources to intimidate state officials committed to upholding justice. Threats and intimidation targeting investigators, prosecutors, and magistrates cannot be tolerated, nor can the silence of a society confronted with mafia-style tactics aimed at evading accountability.…
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Malta scores higher than the UAE in order and security but scores low on justice and corruption according to the World Justice Report
According to the recently released World Justice Report on Rule of Law, Malta scored very high on order and security but low on corruption and justice. Malta ranked 10th in order and security, with the report noting that Maltese citizens generally do not settle grievances through violence. Malta even outperformed the United Arab Emirates in…
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Malta inaugurates first international office of Fondazione Falcone in a step towards justice and accountability
At the opening of the Fondazione Falcone’s Malta office in SiÄ¡Ä¡iewi on Sunday, Maria Falcone spoke candidly about the impact of her brother Giovanni Falcone’s assassination, saying it profoundly changed her life “both as a sister and an Italian citizen.” “I could have chosen to keep my grief as a sister private,” she shared. “But…
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Fondazione Falcone launches first international hub in Malta with dedication to anti-mafia legacy
The renowned Falcone Foundation (Fondazione Falcone) is set to establish its first international hub in Malta, marking a significant milestone in the island’s cultural and diplomatic landscape. Located at 115 Santa Margerita Street, Siggiewi, this new center will serve as a diplomatic and cultural base, providing the international community and youth with access to diverse…
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Murderers out and about
Malta’s justice system is in general quite lenient towards dangerous criminals, especially murderers, who often enjoy an unprecedented amount of freedom before they go to jail, if ever. This is due to dysfunction, incompetence, and corrupt practices in the system creating structural problems that eventually hurt, mostly, the vulnerable. A case in point is that…
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Going to prison for slaughtering people with your car is “draconian” according to Owen Bonnici
Does anyone remember this episode where Justice Minister Owen Bonnici changed the law so that a woman convicted of killing an elderly man with her car could go be let go scot-free? He said it was Draconian for people to go to prison for slaughtering people with their cars. One of the things that Labour…
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No justice for Sion Grech
The alleged murderers of Sion Grech, a transgender woman who was stabbed to death, walk free in our society after the police presented a very weak case. I would appreciate if someone involved in criminal law can explain to me how a medical-court expert can contradict the police’s version of events by saying “there was…
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A short list of victims who did not get justice
In continuation with the previous post, this is a list of victims who have not yet been served justice by the state. Their families will have to wait out court proceedings which will take years to conclude and some of them won’t even get to that stage at all as police investigations fail to present…
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Forgiveness is the only option for the poor
The consequences of the disruption and collapse of rule of law are mostly felt by the poor and the most vulnerable in society. Its effects are indiscriminate and lethal as justice serves more to cover up and protect those who are resourceful at the expense of those who aren’t. Our authorities are severe on drugs,…
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Statement by the Prime Minister on Karl Muscat
First of all, I would like to express my deep condolences to the family of Karl Muscat. I understand that they are going through a very hard time and once again I would like to show my deep solidarity with them. After having met the family, I assured them that we will get to the…
