Controversial magisterial inquiries bill approved, but will face court challenge

Controversial magisterial inquiries bill approved, but will face court challenge

A controversial Bill which limits the people's right to request the holding of magisterial inquiries was approved by parliament on Wednesday and the NGO Repubblika immediately declared it would challenge it in court.The Bill was approved by 37 votes in favour and 30 against. The Opposition voted against."The government has robbed us of the right...

Repubblika Hold Protest Outside Parliament

A protest organised by Repubblika took place outside Parliament on Wednesday after the government passed a Bill restricting the public’s right to request magisterial inquiries. The demonstration coincided with the vote, which was approved by 37 votes to 30, with the Opposition voting against. Protesters banged pots and pans, blew whistles, and shouted slogans as ministers entered and exited Parliament. Many carried placards reading “Mafia,” “A C…

'We're Gravely Concerned': KSU Condemns Passing Of Magisterial Inquiry Reform

Kunsill Studenti Universitarji (KSU) has released a damning statement condemning the passing of Bill 125 – a controversial magisterial inquiry reform. “This undoubtedly represents a significant backsliding of transparency, accountability and the rule of law in Malta,” KSU wrote on social media.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) The main concern among critics, KSU included, is that this bill will protect th…

Parliament approves controversial magisterial inquiry reform

As protestors gathered convened outside parliament, government MPs vote in favour of amendments to magisterial inquiry law • Opposition MPs vote against