Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behaviour through reconciliation, accountability, and reintegration rather than solely punitive measures. This principle was notably applied…
Marthese HiliDecember 7, 2024
he Prosecution may choose to prosecute an accused, if they breach the bail conditions, according to a ruling delivered by the Court of Criminal Appeal…
Marthese HiliAugust 10, 2024
No person can take the law in his own hands, even if his own rights are allegedly being violated by the other party. This was…
Marthese HiliJuly 21, 2024
The Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence Act, officially known as Chapter 581 of the Laws of Malta, underwent significant revisions in 2024 through Acts XXII…
Marthese HiliJuly 20, 2024
A threat must be realistic and the person who is making the threat must have the means to carry out the threat. This was held…
Marthese HiliMay 24, 2024
Two new offences have been instituted in Malta. These were introduced by means of amending or adding to the Criminal Code in February and March…
Malcolm MifsudApril 25, 2024
An incorrect or an unclear date of a criminal judgement will annul the judgement itself. This was held in the Police vs Eyob Melake Ecobagaber,…
Marthese HiliFebruary 1, 2024
The introduction of the Remission Board meant the prison authorities could reduce the days of remission and therefore, the longer prisoners are kept. This was…
Marthese HiliJanuary 5, 2024
The Court held that the Criminal Court has a discretion to award a punishment in cases of wilful homicide in terms of Article 492(2) of…
MMA EditorAugust 6, 2023
