Prime Minister Robert Abela has signalled that the government will move forward with the nomination of Justice Consuelo Scerri Herrera as Malta’s next chief justice “in the very near future” if Opposition Leader Alex Borg does not give a clear yes or no on the appointment. Abela told journalists he is still waiting for a definitive response from Borg,
Prime Minister Robert Abela said Tuesday the government will move ahead with the nomination of Justice Consuelo Scerri Herrera as chief justice "in the very near future" if Opposition leader Alex Borg does not clearly state whether he agrees with the choice. Speaking to journalists, Abela said he is still waiting for a definitive yes or no from Borg,
Robert Abela will nominate Consuelo Scerri Herrera for chief justice in parliament "in the very near future" if Opposition leader Alex Borg does not give him a clear answer on whether he agrees with the choice “It will then be up to every member of parliament to examine their conscience and decide,” the prime minister said on Tuesday. Following amendments
Prime Minister Robert Abela has set a firm deadline for reaching an agreement with Opposition Leader Alex Borg over the next Chief Justice, aiming for a decision by next Wednesday. The unusually tight timeline comes amid growing tensions in negotiations between the two leaders. When asked whether it was wise to go public with the government's nominee
Decisions on whether a woman is jailed for carrying out an abortion should be assessed on a case-by-case basis, Alex Borg said on Sunday. Abortion remains illegal in Malta. Women who go through one and their doctors can be sent to prison. Speaking during an interview with Maltatoday executive editor Kurt Sansone on NET TV, the Opposition leader said
Warning that recent developments have allowed “attacks on sitting judges,” PN Leader Alex Borg said that the appointment of the Chief Justice cannot be treated as a “political football,” and must be resolved through confidential discussions with the Prime Minister. Speaking in an interview with MaltaToday editor in chief Kurt Sansone on party media
Opposition Leader Alex Borg has written again to Prime Minister Robert Abela, asking him to set a date and time to continue discussions on the appointment of Malta’s next Chief Justice. In a post shared on social media, Borg confirmed he replied to another letter sent by the Prime Minister regarding the nomination process. “I am now waiting for him
Robert Abela on Saturday urged Alex Borg to say whether the PN agreed or not with nominating Madam Justice Consuelo Scerri Herrera as the next chief justice. The Prime Minister told the leader of the Opposition in a letter that while he was willing to continue discussions on the appointment, the government was insisting Scerri Herrera had the necessary
The Office of the Prime Minister on Saturday published a letter sent by PM Robert Abela to the Leader of the Opposition concerning the process for appointing a new Chief Justice. In the letter, the Prime Minister reiterates his call for the Opposition to clearly state its position on the government's proposed nominee for the post of Chief Justice,
