In one of his concluding rulings before retirement, Judge Toni Abela ordered that former police inspector and current lawyer David Gatt be compensated with €321,021, plus interest, for the harm he suffered following his dismissal from the Malta Police Force in 2001. The ruling followed a long-standing legal dispute surrounding Gatt’s termination, a case that intersected issues of due process, alleged criminal involvement, and administrative misconduct at the highest levels of Maltese law enforcement....
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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...
NEWS Malta
June 13, 2025
Robert Aquilina cleared of domestic violence charges
Domestic violence proceedings brought against anti-corruption advocate Robert Aquilina have been formally dismissed by the Family Court, following a firm appeal from his wife, Jeanette Aquilina, who described the case...
Laws
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How case law in Malta builds barriers, not clarity
Barriers in the Maltese legal system often stem from an evolving case law landscape that lacks consistency and transparency. As judges interpret laws differently, the resulting decisions can create confusion...
NEWS Malta
May 16, 2025
Robert Abela defies judiciary with bold political move
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s move to reappoint Ronald Mizzi, despite the latter facing significant criminal charges, has sparked intense public backlash and ignited serious concerns over Malta’s adherence to democratic...
NEWS Malta
December 30, 2024
Reforming Magisterial Inquiries in Malta
Eighteen years after the citizen’s right to request magisterial inquiries was codified into Maltese law, discussions on reforming the system have resurfaced. These debates stem from concerns of potential misuse,...