The process to appoint Malta’s next Chief Justice has evolved into a constitutional and political impasse, drawing heightened scrutiny from legal professionals civil society organisations and political observers. What began as a procedural disagreement between the governing Labour Party and the Opposition Nationalist Party has expanded into a broader debate about judicial independence the separation of powers and the long term health of Malta’s democratic institutions....
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NEWS Malta
February 24, 2026
Judicial letter triggers institutional tensions in Malta
A confidential letter sent by sitting Judge Wenzu Mintoff to Cabinet Secretary Ryan Spagnol and copied to all Cabinet members, has prompted significant debate within Malta’s legal and political community....
NEWS Malta
January 27, 2026
Transparency debate follows new judicial appointments in Malta
Over the weekend, Malta’s judiciary welcomed the appointment of three new magistrates and the promotion of a serving magistrate to the bench of the Superior Courts. Charmaine Galea was elevated...
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
July 19, 2025
Chief Justice Anthony Dudley and Gibraltar Judiciary Oversight
Examining Chief Justice Dudley’s role, key rulings, and the debate on judicial independence in Gibraltar.
NEWS Malta
July 1, 2025
Retirement of judges exposes Malta’s reform delays
Two senior members of Malta’s judiciary—Justice Toni Abela and Justice Anna Felice—are stepping down from the bench this week, coinciding with an unexecuted judicial reform that had aimed to raise...
Laws
May 27, 2025
Legal reforms in Malta that were proposed, then buried
Malta has a complex legislative history, marked by numerous proposed reforms that have often failed to materialize. Over the years, these initiatives aimed at enhancing governance, improving judicial independence, and...
NEWS Malta
May 21, 2025
Malta faces second failed EU court nomination
The Maltese government has faced a second consecutive setback in its attempt to appoint a new judge to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), following another unsuccessful nomination. The latest...
NEWS Malta
May 14, 2025
Malta PM Reappoints Mizzi Despite Criminal Charges
In a decision that has shocked political analysts and intensified the ongoing debate over Malta’s contentious healthcare privatization, Prime Minister Robert Abela has reinstated Ronald Mizzi as Permanent Secretary in...
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
May 13, 2025
Rotten Rock – Part 7: Should Gibraltar be sanctioned?
Exploring regulatory failure in Gibraltar and the case for external intervention amid mounting concerns.
NEWS Malta
March 29, 2025
Malta magistrate targeted after corruption investigation
A fresh surge of hostility and intimidation has emerged against Magistrate Gabriella Vella, the judicial officer who led the inquiry into one of Malta’s most controversial corruption scandals—the questionable sale...
NEWS Malta
March 20, 2025
Matrenza’s Appointment Sparks Legal and Public Debate
The recent appointment of Richard Matrenza, an 89-year-old veteran of the Labour Party, to the Contracts Appeals Board has sparked significant controversy in Malta. Many legal professionals, business leaders, and...