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
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
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,…
Malcolm MifsudFebruary 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…
Malcolm MifsudJanuary 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…
Malcolm MifsudAugust 6, 2023
The right to a fair hearing, as guaranteed by Article 39 of the Maltese Constitution and Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights,…
Jodie DarmaninJuly 16, 2023
There is no need of other circumstantial evidence, if fingerprints are found, in order to convict a suspect of theft. This was held by the…
Malcolm MifsudJuly 14, 2023
A judgement is null if it is not clear whether the court has found a person guilty or not of a crime.
Malcolm MifsudJune 25, 2023
