In this article, Jurgen Micallef examines the Gender-Based and Domestic Violence Act (Chapter 581 of the Laws of Malta) through the lens of Bill 84 of 2019, which proposed amendments to the law, as well as to the Criminal Code. Jurgen Micallef, ‘Bill 84 of 2019: A Testimony to a year’s worth of the Gender-Based […]

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In this article, Dr Caruana de Brincat takes a look at the recently promulgated regulations, which deal with the excavation, demolishing and construction of buildings which are adjacent to, or near the property of third parties. Natalino Caruana de Brincat, ‘Building Regulation Act: A brief overview of the Avoidance of Damage to Third Party Property […]

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In this article, Professor Kevin Aquilina takes a look at Bill N.83 of 2018, which is proposing the creation of the Office of State Advocate, and the separation of functions of state prosecutor from those of legal advisor to Government. Kevin Aquilina, ‘The State Advocate Bill No. 83 of 2019: Acting in Breach of Malta’s […]

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The Right of Compensation for Damages: Medical Liability

  • Jessica-Ann Spiteri
  • 20/04/2019
  • 20 min read

In this article, Ms Spiteri discusses the right of compensation for damages involved with regards to medical liability, vis-à-vis Articles 1030 to 1045 of the Civil Code. Jessica-Ann Spiteri, ‘The Right of Compensation for Damages: Medical Liability’ (Online Law Journal, 20 April 2019). The notion of damages in Malta is divided into two categories: contractual […]

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Criminal Law Update: Act XIV of 2017

  • Jessica Spiteri
  • 11/03/2019
  • 9 min read

In this article, Jessica Spiteri discusses the recent changes made to the Criminal Code, as well as Chapter 65 (Traffic Regulation Ordinance) of the Laws of Malta, which delves on traffic-related offences. Jessica Spiteri, ‘Criminal Law Update: Act XIV of 2017’ (Online Law Journal, 11 March 2019). 1. Introduction Act XIV of 2017 (hereinafter referred […]

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The Government Lands Act 2017: What you need to know…

  • Justine Xuereb
  • 05/03/2019
  • 7 min read

In this article, Justine Xuereb discusses the Government Lands Act, which deals with the rights and obligations enjoyed by the public over property administered, or expropriated, by the Government. Justine Xuereb, ‘The Government Lands Act 2017: What you need to know…’ (Online Law Journal, 5 March 2019). The Government Lands Act, a piece of legislation […]

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The 2018 Constitutional Amendments

  • Ethan Brincat
  • 25/02/2019
  • 8 min read

In this article, Ethan Brincat discusses two pieces of legislation, Act IV of 2018 and Act XXII of 2018. Brincat discusses both the immediate changes brought by these legal acts, as well as the consequential aspect, and the context in which these changes were brought. Ethan Brincat, ‘The 2018 Constitutional Amendments’ (Online Law Journal, 25 […]

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The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal Act

  • Ethan Brincat
  • 05/01/2019
  • 5 min read

With the present environmental issues affecting the islands, Mr Brincat discusses the impact the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal Act would have on the decisions taken by the Planning Authority, as well as the Environment Resources Authority. Ethan Brincat, ‘The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal Act’ (Online Law Journal, 5 January 2019). The Environment and […]

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The VFA & DLT Sandbox Framework: what is it?

  • Justine Xuereb
  • 06/12/2018
  • 4 min read

This article discusses, in brief, the new Sandbox Framework implemented by the Malta Gaming Authority for the acceptance of virtual financial assets, virtual tokens and distributed ledger technologies. Such regulations will be enforced from the 1st of January 2019 onwards. Justine Xuereb, ‘The VFA & DLT Sandbox Framework: what is it?’ (Online Law Journal, 6 […]

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Upon ratification of the 1958 New York Convention, on the 22nd of June 2000, Malta has several international prerogatives it must consider in the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Indeed, Mr Portelli sheds light on this concept. Sean Portelli, ‘The Republic of Malta & the 1958 New York Convention: the Recognition and Enforcement […]

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