In this article, Mr Cutajar takes a look at the mechanisms used by the World Trade Organisation in resolving trade-member disputes, the recent political decisions which have rendered the Appellate Body unable to function, as well as possible changes to address such an anomaly. Sean George Cutajar, ‘The WTO Appellate Body Crisis… and the Possible […]
In this article, Ethan Brincat examines Chapter 52, and its role in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Malta, as well as certain procedures related to similar cases. Ethan Brincat, ‘The British Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act: Chapter 52 of the Laws of Malta’ (Online Law Journal, 13 September 2019). 1. Introduction Many entrances […]
In this article, Jurgen Micallef examines the Gender-Based and Domestic Violence Act (Chapter 581 of the Laws of Malta) through the lens of Bill 84 of 2019, which proposed amendments to the law, as well as to the Criminal Code. Jurgen Micallef, ‘Bill 84 of 2019: A Testimony to a year’s worth of the Gender-Based […]
In this article, Dr Caruana de Brincat takes a look at the recently promulgated regulations, which deal with the excavation, demolishing and construction of buildings which are adjacent to, or near the property of third parties. Natalino Caruana de Brincat, ‘Building Regulation Act: A brief overview of the Avoidance of Damage to Third Party Property […]
In this article, Professor Kevin Aquilina takes a look at Bill N.83 of 2018, which is proposing the creation of the Office of State Advocate, and the separation of functions of state prosecutor from those of legal advisor to Government. Kevin Aquilina, ‘The State Advocate Bill No. 83 of 2019: Acting in Breach of Malta’s […]
In this article, Ms Spiteri discusses the right of compensation for damages involved with regards to medical liability, vis-à-vis Articles 1030 to 1045 of the Civil Code. Jessica-Ann Spiteri, ‘The Right of Compensation for Damages: Medical Liability’ (Online Law Journal, 20 April 2019). The notion of damages in Malta is divided into two categories: contractual […]
In this article, Jessica Spiteri discusses the recent changes made to the Criminal Code, as well as Chapter 65 (Traffic Regulation Ordinance) of the Laws of Malta, which delves on traffic-related offences. Jessica Spiteri, ‘Criminal Law Update: Act XIV of 2017’ (Online Law Journal, 11 March 2019). 1. Introduction Act XIV of 2017 (hereinafter referred […]
In this article, Justine Xuereb discusses the Government Lands Act, which deals with the rights and obligations enjoyed by the public over property administered, or expropriated, by the Government. Justine Xuereb, ‘The Government Lands Act 2017: What you need to know…’ (Online Law Journal, 5 March 2019). The Government Lands Act, a piece of legislation […]
In this article, Ethan Brincat discusses two pieces of legislation, Act IV of 2018 and Act XXII of 2018. Brincat discusses both the immediate changes brought by these legal acts, as well as the consequential aspect, and the context in which these changes were brought. Ethan Brincat, ‘The 2018 Constitutional Amendments’ (Online Law Journal, 25 […]
With the present environmental issues affecting the islands, Mr Brincat discusses the impact the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal Act would have on the decisions taken by the Planning Authority, as well as the Environment Resources Authority. Ethan Brincat, ‘The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal Act’ (Online Law Journal, 5 January 2019). The Environment and […]
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