Murder suspect challenges Malta’s femicide law again, claims it’s discriminatory
The accused argues the reforms created a two-tier justice system, where defendants in cases involving female victims are barred from raising a defence available in other...
Man denied bail after breaching protection order to assault and rob his ex-partner
The court heard that apart from breaching a protection order, the accused came back to Malta after being deported before assaulting his ex
Court rejects claims by woman convicted of corrupting minor after 16-year saga

The accused claimed that the length of the proceedings caused significant psychological harm, restricted her liberty under house arrest and curfew for...

The accused claimed that the length of the proceedings...

Man on probation for sexually assaulting two French students

A 70-year-old man has been placed on a three-year probation order after a court...

A 70-year-old man has been placed on a three-year probation...

Judge rules government not at fault in Ta’ Qali pitkala licence dispute

Fourteen Ta’ Qali market agents lost their case against the government after a court ruled their licences lapsed due to their own failure to meet renewal...

Fourteen Ta’ Qali market agents lost their case...

Police investigating death of man found in the street outside his home

Preliminary investigation suggest that he died after falling from a height

Preliminary investigation suggest that he died after...

Firefighter pleads not guilty to sexually harassing colleague, granted bail

21-year-old firefighter from Birgu pleads not guilty to sexually harassing a colleague at the Civil Protection Department, and is released on bail

21-year-old firefighter from Birgu pleads not guilty to...

Care workers handed suspended sentence over mistreatment of severely disabled resident

Two carers walk out of court with a suspended prison term after being found guilty of using unnecessary and excessive force on a vulnerable resident with...

Two carers walk out of court with a suspended prison term...

Fake car dealer found guilty of stealing €12,000 and gold coins from 81-year-old man

Man is found guilty of stealing €12,000 in cash and six gold Krugerrand coins from an 81-year-old man in 2019, after pretending to be a Gozo-based car...

Man is found guilty of stealing €12,000 in cash and...

Courier company representative cleared of labour law breaches

Company acquitted of accusations relating to alleged breaches of employment...

Company acquitted of accusations relating to alleged...

Man jailed four years for swindling and abusing ex-partner who gave him €55,000 out of fear

51-year-old man jailed for four years after a court finds him guilty of swindling and stealing from his former partner, while subjecting her to intimidation,...

51-year-old man jailed for four years after a court finds...

Youth handed eight-month jail term after Footloose assault and repeated bail breaches

Man, 20, jailed for eight months after admitting to assaulting another clubgoer at Footloose in Paceville and breaching three separate court bail orders, while...

Man, 20, jailed for eight months after admitting to...

Three-year jail term confirmed for animal cruelty and firearm offences

Court confirms jail term for man charged with keeping a firearm without a licence, killing a cat, ill-treating animals, failing to provide proper care,...

Court confirms jail term for man charged with keeping a...

Barracuda collapse: Restaurant operators cleared over 2016 balcony accident that injured two diners

Two company officials linked to Barracuda Restaurant in St Julian’s cleared of criminal liability over 2016 collapse of a balcony which left two French...

Two company officials linked to Barracuda Restaurant in St...

Drug ring operating from Marsa stables dismantled in police operation

€10,000 worth of heroin and synthetic drugs seized after police...

€10,000 worth of heroin and synthetic drugs seized...

Man acquitted over Sliema road rage incident after court hears he was attacked

Eyewitnesses told the court that both men got out of their cars and were shouting in each other’s faces before punching one another

Eyewitnesses told the court that both men got out of their...

Paceville vandal’s nine-month jail term overturned, replaced with probation and community work

Court of Criminal Appeal notes remorse, full compensation and clean record in reducing sentence

Court of Criminal Appeal notes remorse, full compensation...

Homeless man remanded in custody after denying Marsa parked car damage charges

Court hears accused allegedly broke side mirrors of four parked vehicles caught on CCTV

Court hears accused allegedly broke side mirrors of four...

Man handed suspended sentence for threatening victim with gun over failed motorbike deal

Court issues two-year restraining order in favour of victim

Court issues two-year restraining order in favour of victim

Marsa drug bust: Three men denied bail after police seize heroin, cocaine and other synthetic drugs

Two others were arrested, one currently in hospital

Two others were arrested, one currently in hospital