Prime Minister Robert Abela said there is no ethical issue with meeting members of the judiciary to discuss the appointment of a chief justice and that it was “obvious” he would hold such meetings. “In the context of appointing a chief justice: do you think a person can nominate someone for the role without asking them if they are interested in the
Prime Minister Robert Abela said there is no ethical issue with meeting members of the judiciary to discuss the appointment of a chief justice and that it was “obvious” he would hold such meetings. “In the context of appointing a chief justice: do you think a person can nominate someone for the role without asking them if they are interested in the
Robert Abela has asked the standards commissioner to lift the statute of limitations stopping him from investigating allegations of misconduct that took place before he was elected prime minister. Times of Malta revealed on Tuesday that Judge Lawrence (Wenzu) Mintoff has sent a bombshell letter to the cabinet with a series of allegations against the
Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday wrote to the Standards Commissioner to ask him to ignore the time-barring on allegations that were the subject of two separate requests for investigations filed earlier in the day, saying that he has nothing to hide. Both Repubblika and Momentum chairman Arnold Cassola on Wednesday filed formal complaints against
Judge Lawrence (Wenzu) Mintoff's explosive email to ministers about Robert Abela has left Malta's political and legal classes reeling. The judge's unprecedented sworn declaration has tanked his chances of being appointed chief justice while also confirming suspicions that negotiations for the post are not being conducted in good faith. The Opposition
Justice Minister Jonathan Attard declined to comment on the contents of a sworn letter sent by Judge Laurence Mintoff containing allegations about Prime Minister Robert Abela. Among the accusations in the letter sent to the Cabinet Secretary, Judge Mintoff said Prime Minister Robert Abela had told him that he (Mintoff) was not being considered for
A sitting judge openly accused the Prime Minister of putting “great pressure” on court employees and “threatening the employee” at the Judge’s office, he would “have her fired” simply because he wanted to make even more money than he was already making. Judge Lawrence Mintoff declared, under oath, that “for Dr Abela, money was more important than the
The justice minister said on Wednesday that he is still awaiting feedback from the Opposition on the latest government nominee to become chief justice. It is understood that the government nominated Madam Justice Miriam Hayman at a meeting last week. Jonathan Attard told reporters that the latest nominee - whom he did not name - enjoyed all the qualities
A sworn letter by Judge Lawrence “Wenzu” Mintoff has triggered a major political and institutional storm in Malta, raising questions about the judiciary, the Prime Minister, and how the next Chief Justice will be chosen. Here’s a clear breakdown of what happened, what each side is saying, and why it matters. 1. The letter that started it all The letter,
Prime Minister Robert Abela has denied allegations of judicial interference made by Judge Lawrence Mintoff while also accusing the Opposition of failing to take a clear position on the appointment of Malta’s next Chief Justice. The controversy erupted after a strongly worded letter by Mintoff raised claims that Abela had previously attempted to influence
