In Malta, proposed gender corrective mechanism clears second reading in parliament

A corrective electoral mechanism to boost the number of women MPs has cleared the second stage in parliament with support from both sides of the House. Parliament this evening approved the Second Reading of the proposed legal changes that intend to increase the under-represented gender by a maximum of 12 seats. Equality Parliamentary Secretary Rosianne Cutajar closed the debate this evening and the law will now progress to committee stage where MPs will discuss the individual clauses.
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