Malta’s framework for public accountability has long relied on a basic but essential principle: those entrusted with executive power should openly declare their financial interests. Asset declarations are not designed to shame or punish. They exist to reassure the public that decisions taken in government are free from undisclosed conflicts and improper influence....
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NEWS Malta
January 19, 2026
Case against assistant police commissioner Malcolm Bondin withdrawn
The quiet withdrawal of criminal proceedings against Assistant Police Commissioner Malcolm Bondin by Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg has prompted renewed scrutiny of accountability standards within Malta’s law enforcement institutions. The...
NEWS Malta
November 5, 2025
Malta urged to deliver real media reform
The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation has issued a strong warning that Malta’s long-promised media reform process must produce real, structural change rather than serve as a symbolic exercise. The Foundation...
NEWS Malta
October 22, 2025
Malta faces scrutiny over rule of law reforms
During a heated debate in the European Parliament today, Malta’s record on the rule of law and the delayed administration of justice in the case of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia...
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
September 15, 2025
Gibraltar Judiciary Silence: The Manasco Case Unresolved
Gibraltar courts, regulators, and media remain silent on the Manasco v Mansion case, raising questions about fairness and transparency.
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
June 2, 2025
The Recusal That Never Happened!
Exploring judicial bias, recusal, and systemic complacency in Gibraltar’s judiciary through the Manasco case.
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
May 28, 2025
A Legal System That Failed Itself!
The Manasco case highlights structural flaws in Gibraltar’s judiciary, raising questions about fairness, bias, and legal credibility.
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
May 24, 2025
A Judge’s Orders without Power?
Was Chief Justice Dudley’s contempt ruling lawful? A UK KC raises serious concerns over judicial authority and procedural overreach in Gibraltar.
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
April 14, 2025
Controversial magisterial inquiry law faces court challenge
Malta's newly enacted law concerning magisterial inquiries has sparked significant political and legal controversy, prompting fierce debates over its constitutional soundness and its implications for the rule of law. Justice...
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 27, 2025
Malta Government Seeks Retrial for Illegal Ta’ Xbiex Project
The Maltese government is exploring an extraordinary legal measure in an effort to retain the controversial Capitainerie building in Ta’ Xbiex. This structure, deemed illegal by the court, has been...
NEWS Malta
March 6, 2025
EU urged to act against Malta’s Bill 125 reforms
Five prominent non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have raised serious concerns about Malta’s proposed Bill 125, arguing that the legislation threatens to further undermine the country’s rule of law. In an open...
NEWS Malta
February 24, 2025
NGOs Urge EU to Act Against Malta’s Bill 125
A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has raised serious concerns over a new legislative proposal in Malta, known as Bill 125. In open letters addressed to the Council of Europe...
NEWS Malta
February 17, 2025
Legal Reforms in Malta Spark Protests Over Justice
On Sunday, citizens gathered in the heart of Malta's capital to mark a somber anniversary – 88 months since the tragic murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The protest, which...
NEWS Malta
February 14, 2025
Planning Authority Ignores Minister’s Illegal Hotel Expansion
The controversy surrounding Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo’s luxury hotel in Qala, Gozo, has raised serious concerns over the integrity of Malta’s planning regulations. Despite allegations of unauthorized development on a...
NEWS Malta
January 4, 2025
Repubblika Defends Citizens’ Right to Justice
The Maltese advocacy group Repubblika has strongly cautioned Prime Minister Robert Abela, vowing to oppose any efforts that would revoke citizens' right to initiate magisterial inquiries into suspected cases of...
NEWS Malta
October 30, 2024
Malta Ranks 30th in Global Rule of Law Index
Malta has recently been ranked 30th out of 142 countries on the World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index, maintaining this rank for the second consecutive year. However, Malta’s...
iGaming News, Laws
May 2, 2024
The Rule of Law – iGaming and Regulation
It's crucial to understand the rule of law in iGaming and its regulation. As the online gambling industry continues to flourish, it is imperative for both operators and players to...
Finance News, NEWS Malta
December 27, 2023
Malta’s Economic Renaissance
In the aftermath of the global pandemic, nations worldwide find themselves at a pivotal juncture in the competitive landscape of foreign direct investment. Malta, a small but strategically positioned player,...
Laws, NEWS Malta
October 26, 2023
Court criticism of Prime Minister
The Chamber of Advocates, a prominent body representing legal professionals in Malta, has strongly criticized Prime Minister Robert Abela for insinuating in parliament that the courts exhibit bias in favor...