**The Weaponisation of Freedom of Expression: A Maltese Perspective** In Malta, a nation with a rich history of free speech and a vibrant cultural tapestry, the concept of freedom of expression is deeply ingrained. However, recent events have highlighted a troubling trend: the weaponisation of this fundamental right. As we navigate the complexities of modern…
**Gafà’s Removal of Daphne Memorial: A Matter of Freedom of Expression, Insists Andy Ellul** In a move that has sparked considerable debate across Malta, local artist Gafà has come under the spotlight for his decision to remove a memorial dedicated to the late journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. This act has not only ignited discussions about…
In a recent development that has sparked considerable debate within Maltese society, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has clarified that a particular individual’s actions were taken in a personal capacity, while simultaneously upholding the principle of freedom of expression. This statement has not only raised questions about the boundaries of personal conduct but…
In a recent development that has sparked considerable debate among Maltese citizens, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has issued a statement regarding the actions of a public figure, identified as ‘Gafa’. The OPM clarified that ‘Gafa’ was acting in a personal capacity, thereby dissociating the government from his actions. However, this clarification has…
### “Gafa Acting in Personal Capacity” OPM Say, But Cite Freedom of Expression In a recent development that has sparked considerable debate across Malta, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has clarified that an individual’s actions, specifically those of Gafa, are taken in a personal capacity. However, the OPM has also emphasized the importance…
**UK Court Drops Terror Charge Against Kneecap Rapper: What Malta’s Music Scene Can Learn** A Belfast court’s decision to drop terror charges against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara has reverberated across Europe’s underground music scenes, including Malta’s tight-knit hip-hop community. The case, which saw the Irish-language rapper accused of supporting the IRA through his lyrics, ended…
# €1,000 Fine for Publishing Fenech Chats: Mark Camilleri’s Latest Legal Battle Valletta – In a case that merges freedom of expression with the island’s rawest political wound, historian and publisher Mark Camilleri has been fined €1,000 after a Maltese court found him guilty of disseminating private WhatsApp conversations between murder-plot suspect Yorgen Fenech and…
