In a significant ruling that may affect civil freedoms and the principles of democratic oversight in Malta, the Commissioner for Education at the Office of the Ombudsman has supported two official grievances challenging a contentious policy introduced by the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR), under the leadership of Minister Clifton Grima. The directive, known as DG DES 28/2024, mandates that educators obtain prior authorisation before engaging with the media and requires any public statements to align with the Ministry’s official policies....

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