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Push in Parliament for Constitutional Reform: Ensuring Independence for Malta’s Police Commissioner
Op-ed: Malta needs electoral reform12 February
Until 1987, strategically shaping electoral districts within Malta’s 13 boundaries could determine the outcome of an election. This was starkly evident in 1981 …
Op-ed: Decisions of Malta's constitutional court have little legislative impact29 August 2024
In the hierarchy of Maltese law, the constitution of Malta reigns supreme. Article 6, colloquially known as “The Supremacy Clause” lays down that if any other l…
Malta publishes constitutional amendment allowing citizens abroad to vote12 August 2024
Bills to amend the Constitution and the General Elections Act were published in the Government Gazette yesterday.
The main purpose of both bills is to allow c…
Proposed constitutional amendment in Malta seeks to tackle corruption by altering appointment procedure8 July 2024
The Nationalist Party has introduced a bill in Parliament aimed at overhauling the appointment process for Malta’s Police Commissioner, a move that comes amid o…
Malta's parliament prepares to appoint president in accordance with constitutional changes25 March 2024
The Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party Robert Abela said the Government and Opposition Parliamentary Groups will meet and discuss the new person to b…