Letters: 6th July 2014

Let’s not lose our public libraries

Mark Camilleri

By Mark Camilleri, chairman of the National Book Council

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Court orders couple to pay contractor reduced fee for finishes

On 30 September 2013, Mr Justice Joseph Zammit McKeon ordered Mario and Theresa...

On 30 September 2013, Mr Justice Joseph Zammit McKeon...

A statement may be still given to jurors, even if legal advice not allowed

The Criminal Court concluded in a judgement delivered by Mr Justice Lawrence Quitano on 4 October 2013 in Malta v. Anthony Cachia that, although the accused...

The Criminal Court concluded in a judgement delivered by Mr...

Transfer of possession of merchandise = transfer of risk

The First Hall of the Civil Court ordered a freight company to pay the value of...

The First Hall of the Civil Court ordered a freight company...

When it is your right to cause an inconvenience

The court held that although rabbits were being kept in a garage in a complex...

The court held that although rabbits were being kept in a...

A doctor is not necessarily responsible for the result of an intervention

The First Court of Civil Courts decided that a medical doctor and a private hospital were not responsible for the rupture of the shoulder of a baby during...

The First Court of Civil Courts decided that a medical...

When a wife is not responsible for her husband’s debts

Mr Justice Anthony Ellul ruled on 1 November 2013 in the case Emanuel Spiteri...

Mr Justice Anthony Ellul ruled on 1 November 2013 in the...

Legacy is transferred upon death of testator

Mr Justice Mark Chetcuti decided on 12 November 2013 that a legatee has a right...

Mr Justice Mark Chetcuti decided on 12 November 2013 that a...

Government has acted correctly in guaranteeing transparency on the IIP, but this concession should be backed up by real rights for migrants who contribute to...

Government has acted correctly in guaranteeing transparency...

The pretence of having admirable beliefs

Saviour Balzan

Comparisons are odious, but I refuse to be lectured about how this country should be run by people who made a mess of things

Comparisons are odious, but I refuse to be lectured about...

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Michael Briguglio

If I were the President of Malta, I would prefer resigning than signing such unannounced, significant and divisive legislation, unless it is approved by...

If I were the President of Malta, I would prefer resigning...

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Josanne Cassar

Saviour Balzan

Miriam Dalli

James Debono

Muscat wants an open society where foreigners can contribute to the national wealth. If he really believes this, he should immediately revamp citizenship laws...

Muscat wants an open society where foreigners can...

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

If citizenship is for sale, then what next?

Saviour Balzan

All politicians will deny that there is political patronage, but this is an integral part of our political culture today

All politicians will deny that there is political...

Increasing employability skills to combat unemployment

Evarist Bartolo

Although a majority of EU states have faced an increase in unemployment,...

Although a majority of EU states have faced an increase in...

Whether the IIP will prove to be a permanent source of revenue that lightens Malta’s tax burden is something yet to be proven.

Whether the IIP will prove to be a permanent source of...