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Times of Malta says the prime minister has been urged to rein in One TV which is inciting hatred against people taking part in a lawful protest outside police headquarters, rule of law group Repubblika said.
MaltaToday reports that a court hearing evidence against an alleged poacher who is accused of shooting four protected flamingos has been told that there was another hunter at the scene.
Newsbook reports Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar has filed a libel case against author Mark Camilleri for making “defamatory allegations” about her in his new book, ‘A Rent Seeker’s Paradise’.
TVM says that EU Parliament MP Alex Agius Saliba, has been appointed as a rapporteur for the same Parliament regarding the legislative proposal for one “charger” to be available for all
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Covid-19 Update: Fifteen new COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday and 11 virus patients were receiving hospital treatment, including four in intensive care, the health authorities said.
Met office removes storm warning: The Met office has removed a warning in place since Wednesday morning urging the public to “be prepared” for heavy rain, thunder and strong winds. Today morning, the Airport’s meteorological office removed the
warning after earlier quashing fears of a so-called Mediterranean hurricane. A Mediterranean hurricane, or ‘Medicane’, is characterised by torrential rain and winds reaching speeds of up to 54 knots. The current low pressure system does not qualify as
one. According to the latest forecast, the weather throughout the day will be cloudy with rain at times with wind “rather strong to strong Northeast” and the visibility “generally good”.
Chamber of Commerce suggests improvements to mental health services: The Health & Wellness Committee of the Chamber of Commerce has issued recommendations for the improvement of mental health services in Malta.”The effect of the pandemic on
vulnerable persons cannot be ignored and reports from employers on emergency response show that the situation can still be better managed,” the chamber said. The committee called for community-based mental healthcare for early intervention as well
as increased investment in emergency services and short-term improvement in certain areas of Mount Carmel Hospital.
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Freezing order of all assets was in breach of Keith Schembri’s rights – Constitutional Court
A Court has found that Keith Schembri and directors of his various companies damages had their rights breached when a court order decreed the freezing of their assets. The Constitutional court judgment was delivered by the highest court following an appeal filed by the Attorney General, the State Advocate and the Police Commissioner against the decision of the First Hall, Civil Court. Judge Lawrence Mintoff presiding the First Hall of the Civil Court in its Constitutional jurisdiction, had ruled that it was “not reasonable and certainly could not be said to be the aim of the legislator” to have a person affected by a garnishee under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, to cease to function commercially for a period of a year or until a bill of indictment is issued. (Independent/Times)
Revision of compilation of evidence on the cards
Government will be carrying out a revision of the compilation of evidence process in court to cut down lengthy proceedings, Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis said on Wednesday. Addressing Parliament, Zammit Lewis argued that “we can’t have scenarios where people end up testifying three times during the compilation before the case ever goes to jury.” Zammit Lewis listed three other projects that will be taken on by the justice ministry over the coming year, including the implementation of an updated Whistleblower Act and improving court specialisation.
Meanwhile, Opposition leader Bernard Grech lambasted government MPs on Wednesday for regularly defending Konrad Mizzi and Edward Zammit Lewis, despite several reports on their close relationship with murder mastermind Yorgen Fenech.
“How can it be that the Minister for Justice and Good Governance, a government minister, was communicating in an intimate way with an alleged criminal,” he said of Zammit Lewis. (Maltatoday)
Freezing order of all assets was in breach of Keith Schembri’s rights – Constitutional Court
A Court has found that Keith Schembri and directors of his various companies damages had their rights breached when a court order decreed the freezing of their assets. The Constitutional court judgment was delivered by the highest court following an appeal filed by the Attorney General, the State Advocate and the Police Commissioner against the decision of the First Hall, Civil Court. Judge Lawrence Mintoff presiding the First Hall of the Civil Court in its Constitutional jurisdiction, had ruled that it was “not reasonable and certainly could not be said to be the aim of the legislator” to have a person affected by a garnishee under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, to cease to function commercially for a period of a year or until a bill of indictment is issued. (Independent/Times)
Revision of compilation of evidence on the cards
Government will be carrying out a revision of the compilation of evidence process in court to cut down lengthy proceedings, Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis said on Wednesday. Addressing Parliament, Zammit Lewis argued that “we can’t have scenarios where people end up testifying three times during the compilation before the case ever goes to jury.” Zammit Lewis listed three other projects that will be taken on by the justice ministry over the coming year, including the implementation of an updated Whistleblower Act and improving court specialisation.
Meanwhile, Opposition leader Bernard Grech lambasted government MPs on Wednesday for regularly defending Konrad Mizzi and Edward Zammit Lewis, despite several reports on their close relationship with murder mastermind Yorgen Fenech.
“How can it be that the Minister for Justice and Good Governance, a government minister, was communicating in an intimate way with an alleged criminal,” he said of Zammit Lewis. (Maltatoday)
Covid-19 Update: 15 new coronavirus cases were reported on Wednesday, while 19 patients recovered. Active cases declined to 218, with 11 patients in hospital, four of whom in intensive care.
15 new coronavirus cases were reported on Wednesday, while 19 patients recovered. Active cases declined to 218, with 11 patients in hospital, four of whom in intensive care.
