— # Teachers’ Union UPE Found Guilty of Libelling Rival MUT: A Blow to Educational Harmony In a landmark ruling that has sent ripples through Malta’s educational community, the Teachers’ Union UPE has been found guilty of libelling its rival, the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT). This legal outcome not only underscores the importance of…
In a landmark decision that has sent ripples through the diplomatic community in Malta, the French Embassy has been ordered to pay €8,500 to a former employee following a case of unfair termination. This ruling, handed down by the Maltese courts, underscores the stringent labor laws and the commitment to fairness in employment practices that…
In a landmark decision that has sent ripples through Maltese society, the Maltese courts have declared an admission to be legally invalid. The case, which has garnered significant attention both locally and internationally, highlights the complexities of legal proceedings and their profound impact on individuals and communities. The case in question revolves around a contentious…
In the heart of Malta’s vibrant nightlife, a recent incident has sparked a debate on drug laws and their enforcement. A man was caught with 26 ecstasy pills in a popular nightclub but has been cleared of trafficking charges. This case has not only raised eyebrows but also highlighted the complexities of Malta’s legal framework…
From the Bench – ‘Hurt Not the Trees’: When Malta’s Courts Became the Last Line of Defence for Our Last Greeneries By [Hot Malta Staff] Valletta, Malta – “Hurt not the trees,” wrote Mr Justice Toni Abela in a landmark sentence last week, quoting Revelation 7:3 as he upheld an injunction against a Sliema hotel…
# Court Rejects Yorgen Fenech’s Bid to Void Police Statements Over Drug Use In a landmark ruling that has sent ripples through Malta’s legal and political landscape, the Criminal Court has dismissed Yorgen Fenech’s attempt to invalidate crucial police statements, rejecting claims that his alleged drug use during interrogation rendered them inadmissible. The decision, delivered…
Court overturns uninsured driving conviction after case is time-barred – a Maltese legal wake-up call By Sarah Vella, Hot Malta A €400 fine and six penalty points have been wiped off a Mellieħa driver’s record after Malta’s Court of Criminal Appeal ruled that prosecutors missed the two-year cut-off for pressing charges. The decision, handed down…
Pensioners awarded compensation over savings plan promises ———————————————————- Floriana’s law courts echoed with quiet cheers yesterday as 127 Maltese pensioners – many clutching rosaries and grandchildren’s hands – finally heard the words they had waited eight years for: “You are entitled to full restitution, plus moral damages.” The landmark judgment closes a painful chapter that…
