When a person’s actions do not amount to criminal negligence under Articles 226 or 328 of the Criminal Code, or the charges are not proved…
Malcolm MifsudAugust 9, 2025
On 25 March 2025, the Court of Criminal Appeal, led by Mr Justice Neville Camilleri, delivered a judgement in the case The Police vs IS.…
Malcolm MifsudApril 4, 2025
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…
Roberta Bonello FeliceDecember 7, 2024
The Court must be convinced that the evidence brought before it was not tampered with. This was held in a judgement delivered by the Court…
Malcolm MifsudSeptember 16, 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…
Malcolm MifsudAugust 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…
Jodie DarmaninJuly 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…
Mifsud & Mifsud AdvocatesJuly 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…
Malcolm MifsudMay 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
