Morning Briefing
Government proposes to cut the time crimes are shown on conduct sheets
The government is proposing that individuals imprisoned for various offences would have their records expunged in half the current time after completing their sentence.
This reform, part of an electoral promise, aims to offer offenders a second chance and facilitate their reintegration into society and employment, as stated by Justice Minister Jonathan Attard and Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttiġieġ during a press conference. Under the proposed changes, individuals can also apply for the removal of an offence from their record if it has been decriminalized. For instance, those convicted of personal drug possession would be eligible to request the immediate removal of this offense from their record. (Times of Malta).
Court urges Parliament to address loophole on non-payment of wages
A court has urged Malta’s lawmakers to address a legal loophole that unscrupulous employers exploit to evade responsibility for non-payment of wages, leading to cases being declared time-barred. Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech highlighted that the current law is manipulated by dishonest employers to escape accountability for failing to pay their employees, despite it being a criminal offence This issue impacts numerous cases, including around 150 lawsuits filed by former Genesis Global employees. Notably, one of the company’s directors, Yaniv Meydan, was not a resident of Malta, while the other two Maltese directors had resigned shortly before Genesis Global ceased operations.
PN says road closures are example of management by crisis
The Nationalist Party said that the government and Infrastructure Malta are responsible for poor planning in essential road works, labeling it as “management by crisis.” This approach, according to the Opposition, is causing frustration and inconvenience for both motorists and residents. The PN said that in many cases, the blame does not lie with the contractor’s work quality but rather with the lack of foresight, resulting in frequent disruptions, traffic issues, and unnecessary expenses. (The Malta Independent)
