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Matthew
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Matthew Agius is Senior Reporter on Law and Court Affairs at MaltaToday. He is also a Legal Procurator and Commissioner for Oaths. Prior to reading Law at the University of Malta, Matthew served in the British Army.

Judge critical of decision to refer case to constitutional court without hearing evidence
Court & Police

Judge critical of decision to refer case to constitutional court without hearing evidence
A judge has criticised a court’s decision to uphold a constitutional...
Alleged conman Patrick Spiteri gets measly €2,000 in fair trial complaint
Court & Police

Alleged conman Patrick Spiteri gets measly €2,000 in fair trial complaint
Disbarred lawyer Patrick Spiteri will receive just €2,000 in...
Caruana Galizia libel: Cardona tells court public pressure was a factor when filing counter warrant
Court & Police

Caruana Galizia libel: Cardona tells court public pressure was a factor when filing counter warrant
The ex-minister testified in a case filed by the Caruana Galizia heirs...
Attempt to use other person's passport lands man seven-month prison sentence
Court & Police

Attempt to use other person's passport lands man seven-month prison sentence
Man arrested at the airport after immigration officers suspected him...
No bail for British man charged with trafficking eight grams of cannabis
Court & Police

No bail for British man charged with trafficking eight grams of cannabis
Man was arrested after a police officer spotted him selling eight grams of...
Man charged with arson attack at Ħal Far Detention Centre
Court & Police

Man charged with arson attack at Ħal Far Detention Centre
A Malian man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on charges...
Murder victim had 45 stab wounds, blood found in accused’s bedroom
Court & Police

Murder victim had 45 stab wounds, blood found in accused’s bedroom
An autopsy carried out on Mario Farrugia’s remains revealed that he had...
Court gives Security Service one week to exhibit George Degiorgio phone tap warrant
Court & Police

Court gives Security Service one week to exhibit George Degiorgio phone tap warrant
George and Alfred Degiorgio are requesting the cancellation of criminal...
Malta found to have breached human rights by denying IVF due to woman's age
Court & Police

Malta found to have breached human rights by denying IVF due to woman's age
The European Court of Human Rights has declared that the local health...
Thief released on bail, pending pre-sentencing report
Court & Police

Thief released on bail, pending pre-sentencing report
A man from Valletta has been released on bail, pending a pre-sentencing report,...
Woman admits to stealing from Valletta jeweller while on probation
Court & Police

Woman admits to stealing from Valletta jeweller while on probation
Her lawyer asked the court to convert itself into a drug court because of the...
Prison visitor's rights breached when she was not informed of her right to refuse a strip search
Court & Police

Prison visitor's rights breached when she was not informed of her right to refuse a strip search
A judge has ruled that a woman's rights were breached when prison guards...
Europol expert exhibits report on more than 20 items seized during police Maksar raids
Court & Police

Europol expert exhibits report on more than 20 items seized during police Maksar raids
Robert Agius and Jamie Vella are charged with supplying the bomb that killed...
Man’s violence against daughter caught on audio recording of Easter incident
Court & Police

Man’s violence against daughter caught on audio recording of Easter incident
Girl describes how man grabbed eldest daughter by the hair and slammed her head...
Yorgen Fenech’s vast wealth is flight risk, judge says in human rights case
Court & Police

Yorgen Fenech’s vast wealth is flight risk, judge says in human rights case
Judge turns down human rights claim by Tumas magnate Yorgen Fenech against bail...
Court finds prison authorities guilty of degrading and inhuman treatment
Court & Police

Court finds prison authorities guilty of degrading and inhuman treatment
Court finds prison authorities guilty of breaching a couple's human rights...
Magistrate, police inspectors, to testify on brothel operator's threats and insults in courtroom fracas
Court & Police

Magistrate, police inspectors, to testify on brothel operator's threats and insults in courtroom fracas
A magistrate and two police inspectors are expected to testify against a woman...
Couple sentenced for running massage parlour brothels
Court & Police

Couple sentenced for running massage parlour brothels
Court orders further investigations into the sources of wealth of the accused
Judge dismisses Vince Muscat’s claims of ‘hidden conspiracy’ behind 2020 pardon refusals
Court & Police

Judge dismisses Vince Muscat’s claims of ‘hidden conspiracy’ behind 2020 pardon refusals
Vince Muscat claimed his pardon requests had been refused in order to protect...
Victim recalls Marsa garden knife attack: ‘I woke up to find this man with a knife in his hand’
Court & Police

Victim recalls Marsa garden knife attack: ‘I woke up to find this man with a knife in his hand’
The victim suffered a wound to his hand and started bleeding when he...
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