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It’s also Christmas in the Criminal Courts

Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera

One could appreciate the rehabilitative aspects of prison leave by looking at a very recent event where, for the first time, six Maltese prisoners travelled abroad to participate...

Mental health, drug abuse and a family tragedy

Josanne Cassar

What has particularly stayed with me, like a dark shadow which is impossible to shake off, is the looming spectre of mental illness, exacerbated by drug abuse, among so many young...

Modernising and decarbonising our electrical systems | Alexander Tanti

As we navigate the challenges posed by climate change and rising energy demands, these regulations lay the foundation for a resilient, consumer-centric energy...

As we navigate the challenges posed by climate change and...

Decoding the hospital’s judgment: A legal analysis | Carlos Bugeja

This article seeks to address these gaps by providing a clearer and strictly...

This article seeks to address these gaps by providing a...

Michael Falzon

It is by now obvious that Malta needs a long-term holistic plan for health facilities and their supporting administration. Such a plan must have the support of...

It is by now obvious that Malta needs a long-term holistic...

Assisted Dying: It’s a Pandora’s box, but we are late to the debate | Andrew Azzopardi

'I believe we need to explore regulating euthanasia. This practice should be allowed under strict conditions, namely, consent from the patient,...

'I believe we need to explore regulating euthanasia....

Assisted Dying: Needs and realities of people will prevail | Daniel Micallef

'In my opinion, the Assisted Dying Bill strikes a very sensible balance with lessons learned from other countries that have introduced such or similar...

'In my opinion, the Assisted Dying Bill strikes a very...

Saviour Balzan

A news story reveals how the US government provides half of the OCCRP budget, has a right to veto its senior staff, and funds investigations focussing on...

A news story reveals how the US government provides...

Owen Bonnici

I am lucky to meet and be inspired by these people every day. I confess that,...

I am lucky to meet and be inspired by these people every...

A guide to action: Malta’s fight against gender-based violence | Charmaine Mangion

Public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in educating communities about gender-based violence

Public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in...

Mark Said

The suburbs, while being an integral part of our nation’s maturation, contribute substantially to our problems of air and water pollution, increase our...

The suburbs, while being an integral part of our...

Michael Falzon

Many in their right senses do not believe that Malta can attract cyclists to practise their favourite sport here. But the MTA apparently does and has spent...

Many in their right senses do not believe that Malta can...

Saviour Balzan

Inside Labour, there is a real fear that they could lose to Bernard Grech, not because the PN is better than the PL, but simply because people are tired of...

Inside Labour, there is a real fear that they could lose to...

Leading with purpose, peace, and progress | Ian Borg

As we navigate an increasingly complex world, Malta’s diplomatic strategy...

As we navigate an increasingly complex world, Malta’s...

Mark Said

Our judges, one must remark, have always been versatile and always proved themselves to have the ability to address a range of specialist matters. One must...

Our judges, one must remark, have always been versatile and...

Mercury Rising: Artwashing through real estate | Gabriel Zammit

Reputation laundering via cultural projects is not a new move for Portelli. He...

Reputation laundering via cultural projects is not a new...

Michael Falzon

But apart from what happened, I think there is a procedural issue: Can the Standards in Public Life Committee of the current legislature take action about a...

But apart from what happened, I think there is a procedural...

Saviour Balzan

The Prime Minister should recognise loyalty but not at the expense of destroying his government and more, such as actions that will erase any perceived steps...

The Prime Minister should recognise loyalty but not at the...

Mark Said

Our tribunals need collegial members who will support their tribunal’s institutional goals of adjudicative excellence, productivity, timeliness,...

Our tribunals need collegial members who will support their...

Bernard Grech, the purveyor of fake news | Naomi Cachia

The problem with the PN is that its credibility is so low that people can...

The problem with the PN is that its credibility is so low...