In the Press: Lack of trust in police preventing domestic abuse victims from coming forward

The Times of Malta

A report presented to parliament by the Social Affairs Committee reveals how a distinct lack of trust in the police prevents domestic violence victims from making reports against their abusers. Police were, according to victims, often dismissive or reluctant to take action due to their acquaintance with the aggressor.

In-Nazzjon

The PM and the government have so far remained silent in the wake of court proceedings against accountant Joe Sammut, former Labour party treasurer, who stands charged with fraud and misappropriation after running a scam to ease residency permit acquisition for Libyan nationals. 

L-Orizzont

One News yesterday revealed that contrary to his assertions that he had never helped any member of the Gaffarena family, Jason Azzopardi had in fact done just that during his time as parliamentary secretary, by helping to expedite an administrative process on a Sliema property. 

The Malta Independent

Malta-based company Sam Serj, described as an import/export company in the oil and gas sector, made attempts earlier in the year to broker a $270 million arms deal between Libya and South Africa. The company is also leading a hunt to reclaim the billions in Gaddafi assets in cash, gold and diamonds.