In this article, Aleysia Saliba examines the Academy for Disciplined Forces Act, which establishes the Academy for Disciplined Forces Board and the Academic Committee. The Board is the Academy’s highest governing body, composed of representatives from the disciplined forces and major educational institutions. Its statutory functions focus on strategic leadership, resource management, academic oversight and […]
📢Save the date – Id-Dritt XXXVI is here! The 36th edition of Id-Dritt will be officially launched on Thursday, 7th May at 5:00PM at the Notarial Archives Foundation.🏛️ This year’s volume brings together a diverse range of contributions from across the legal profession, including advocates, notaries and members of the judiciary, alongside work from emerging […]
Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi is proud to announce the launch of this year’s Policy Paper: Ir-Riforma tal-Kors tal-Liġi. Over the past term, GħSL has gathered feedback from students to understand their experiences within the law course, engaging a total of 100 participants. This process has culminated in a policy paper that identifies the key areas in need […]
In this article, Martina Sammut examines how Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) contribute to achieving selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). While the SDGs under the 2030 Agenda are non-binding, MEAs provide legally binding frameworks that translate these global goals […]
In this article, Abigail-Marie Farrugia examines the role of the Medical Council of Malta (MCM) as a regulatory body responsible for maintaining professional standards among healthcare practitioners. It focuses on the Council’s dual investigative and disciplinary functions, which have raised concerns about impartiality and fairness. Central to the discussion is the case Spiteri Dottor Stephen […]
In this article, Dr. Sarah Demicoli examines how global legal systems are shifting from viewing environmental harm as a policy issue to a matter of strict legal responsibility. Driven by the accelerating climate crisis, this ‘new legal order’ is emerging through an increased focus on human rights, where the European Court of Human Rights is […]