This article by Jamie Montebello was previously submitted as part of CVL1024 and is being published with the author’s permission. It examines financial autonomy in marriage, focusing on the role of prenuptial agreements in balancing individual rights and shared financial responsibilities. It explores how these agreements protect personal assets and provide a framework for fair […]
This article by Kurt Zammit was previously submitted as part of CVL1024 and is being published with the author’s permission.The contribution analyses the legal aspects behind the mens rea and actus reus. It highlights the complexities that low mental capacity and mental illness and cognitive decline pose in order to answer the legal question whether […]
This article by Leighton John DeMicoli was previously submitted as part of CVL2009 and is being published with the author’s permission. It examines the evolution of marriage in Civil and Canon law traditions. Exploring how Roman law established a contractual framework for marriage, focusing on mutual consent and personal agreements, while Canon law integrated theological […]
This article by Michela Cutajar was previously submitted as part of ERL1002 and is being published with the author’s permission. This piece entry delves into the nuanced distinction between “common goods” and “the common good,” positioning the environment as an indispensable asset for the collective benefit of humanity. Through a detailed analysis, the paper examines […]
This article by Daniel Mohammadpour was previously submitted as part of PBL3016 and is being published with the author’s permission. Sport is a global phenomenon practiced for both competitive and recreational purposes, with legal implications arising in competitive contexts. This paper critically analyses anti-doping violations and the required standards of proof, focusing on preserving the […]
This article by Whitney Psaila was previously submitted as part of ERL1002 and is being published with the author’s permission. In the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, there is no mention of the Right to a Healthy Environment. Nonetheless, this Convention has been effectively invoked to aid in environmental advancement. […]
This article by Sarah Pisani was previously submitted as part of ERL1001 and is being published with the author’s permission. It analysis the legal framework of development planning in Malta, specifically focusing on the balance between material considerations and planning policies as outlined in Article 72 of the Development Planning Act 2016. The author examines […]
This article by Ryan Caruana was previously submitted as part of CVL1024 and is being published with the author’s permission. It explores the debate between democracy, where political power lies with the people, and technocracy, which prioritizes governance by experts based on technical knowledge. While democracy allows for representation and public participation, technocracy promises efficiency […]
This article by Prisiah Schembri Fava was previously submitted as part of PBL1009 last year and is being published with the author’s permission. A comprehensive analysis of the legal framework surrounding local self-government is provided, particularly focusing on the principles and regulations that delineate the autonomy and responsibilities of local authorities. The research underscores the […]
This article reproduces as a matter of public record the lecture delivered by Professor Tonio Borg at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) on the 21st of March 2024 in Russell Square, London. In it, Professor Borg explores the supremacy of the constitution of select countries. Tonio Borg, ‘Constitutional Supremacy: Different Experiences in the […]