The Labour Government has enacted significant reforms to strengthen the judiciary and ensure that justice is served fairly and efficiently. The PN’s attempt to blame the Government for a court decision not only misrepresents the rule of law but also poses a real threat to the integrity of Maltese democracy. We must be vigilant in defending the independence of our courts, as the alternative (an “à la carte” rule of law) could have disastrous consequences for justice and society at large. The Court’s decision to grant Yorgen Fenech temporary release under strict conditions has understandably stirred strong reactions. To cut to the chase, the Nationalist Party is using this as an opportunity to blame the Government, implying that the executive...

The European Parliament’s actions suggest a troubling hierarchy of journalists, some deemed "first class" and others "second class." While the persons implicated in Caruana Galizia's murder have been arrested and are being served justice, the European Parliament remains shockingly indifferent to atrocities occurring elsewhere. In an uninspiring 30-minute debate attended by a mere 20 Members of the European Parliament, Labour Party representatives unmasked the blatant double standards of the European Parliament regarding the rule of law and the protection of journalists, primarily fueled by...