In this article, Nathaniel Falzon comparatively discusses different legal frameworks adopted to seek to integrate newly minted ‘nature rights’ in modern society, and assesses their viability on the local field. The rest of the article can be found in Id-Dritt XXX. It is known that in nature there are neither rewards nor punishments, only consequences. […]

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In this article, Antonio Fanì analyses the historical and present context in which the Hungarian Government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has issued the controversial Decree n. 40/2020, giving full powers to the Hungarian Executive. Antonio Fanì, ‘The Hungarian response to the Coronavirus: Has Orban’s government moved outside the constitutional furrow?’ (Online Law Journal, […]

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Animal Protection, as provided by the Laws of Malta

  • Jessica-Ann Spiteri
  • 22/12/2019
  • 21 min read

In this article, Jessica-Ann Spiteri delves into the local and EU laws which delve on Animal Protection, starting with Chapter 439 of the Laws of Malta, as well as the relative Directions relating to the subject matter. Jessica-Ann Spiteri, ‘Animal Protection, as provided by the Laws of Malta’ (Online Law Journal, 22 December 2019). Animals […]

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Employment Law: Persons with Disability in Employment

  • Natalino Caruana De Brincat
  • 13/12/2017
  • 10 min read

This article will provide a general understanding of constructive dismissal in terms of Maltese Employment Law. The author shall delve into the development of the notion, its applicability within the industry, along with an understanding of its interpretation by the Courts. Natalino Caruana De Brincat, ‘Employment Law: Persons with Disability in Employment’ (Online Law Journal, […]

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Employment Law: Constructively Dismissed?

  • Natalino Caruana De Brincat
  • 06/12/2017
  • 14 min read

This article will provide a general understanding of constructive dismissal in terms of Maltese Employment Law. The author shall delve into the development of the notion, its applicability within the industry, along with an understanding of its interpretation by the Courts. Natalino Caruana De Brincat, ‘Employment Law: Constructively Dismissed?’ (Online Law Journal, 6 December 2017). […]

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Environmental Crime, with particular reference to Malta

  • Consuelo Scerri Herrera
  • 28/11/2017
  • 45 min read

In this article, Magistrate Scerri Herrera examines the state of Environmental legislation in a substantive, procedural and historical manner, while also comparing the Maltese situation with European Union legislation, International case law and more recent developments in the legal field. Consuelo Scerri Herrera, ‘Environmental Crime, with particular reference to Malta’ (Online Law Journal, 28 November […]

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