A recent court ruling in Malta has authorised former prime minister Joseph Muscat to access portions of his frozen financial assets in order to meet specific personal and statutory obligations. The decision, delivered by Judge Edwina Grima, introduces a notable development in an ongoing legal process that has attracted sustained public and institutional attention....
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NEWS Malta
March 19, 2026
Toni Abela pay dispute over judiciary Standards Commissioner role
A dispute concerning the remuneration of Toni Abela has brought renewed scrutiny to compensation practices within Malta’s public institutions. The retired judge and former deputy leader of the Labour Party...
NEWS Malta
February 25, 2026
Robert Abela rejects judiciary interference claims in Malta dispute
Prime Minister Robert Abela has firmly rejected allegations that he interfered in the independence of Malta’s judiciary, describing the claims as unfounded and insisting that any concerns raised will be...
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...
NEWS Malta
January 26, 2026
Steward Malta court rulings deepen hospitals concession fallout
Steward Malta Management Ltd, the former operator of three major public hospitals in Malta, has been ordered by the courts to settle close to €1 million in outstanding utility and...
NEWS Malta
October 17, 2025
€5.9 million car tender for judges sparks controversy
A recent decision by Malta’s justice ministry to award a car leasing contract for members of the judiciary has sparked significant concern among industry stakeholders and taxpayers alike. The tender,...
NEWS Malta
October 3, 2025
Calls grow to equalise magistrate and judge roles in Malta
Calls to remove the long-standing distinction between magistrates and judges in Malta have intensified, with former justice minister Edward Zammit Lewis, Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, and retired judge Toni Abela...
NEWS Malta
October 2, 2025
Peter Fenech urges reforms in judiciary and legal system
As the new forensic year begins, Peter Fenech, President of the Chamber of Advocates, has issued a compelling call for substantial reforms affecting both the judiciary and the legal profession...
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Magistrate Ian Farrugia Resigns from Malta Judiciary
Magistrate Ian Farrugia has tendered his resignation from the judiciary, formally stepping down from his role after several years of service that included presiding over a number of significant and...
NEWS Malta
August 6, 2025
Magistrate Monica Vella Faces Suspension Over Delays
Magistrate Monica Vella is anticipated to face formal suspension from her judicial responsibilities in the near future, representing a historic first within Malta’s judicial system. The decision follows disciplinary proceedings...
NEWS Malta
February 19, 2025
Allegations of Collusion in Malta’s Legal System
Malta's judicial system has once again come under scrutiny as the non-governmental organization Repubblika has raised grave concerns regarding the impartiality of legal proceedings in the country. The organization alleges...
NEWS Malta
January 15, 2025
Controversial Presidential Pardon of Melvin Theuma
The presidential pardon granted to Melvin Theuma, a central figure in the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, continues to stir controversy in Malta. The pardon, characterized by a...