Judiciary of Malta

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Impact 48.2 · Consider · Confidence 75

• The update introduces new constitutional provisions about the court system and judge styling, which changes how the judiciary is described.
• The discipline section previously signaling an official oversight office (Commissioner for Standards of the Judiciary) is reduced, removing details about its establishment and mandate.

Add: to the Constitution and the law in the exercise of their functions 95 1 There shall be in and for Malta such Superior Courts having such powers and jurisdiction as may be provided by any law for the time being in force in Malta Constitution of Malta The Constitution provides for a system of Courts including both superior and inferior ones Add: The judges are styled as The Honourable Mister Madam Justice only the Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal are styled as His Her Honour. Replace “resolution of the House of Representatives supported by a two thirds majority In 2025 the Parliament of Malta by simple majority introduced in the Constitution the office of Commissioner for Standards of the Judiciary intended to provide a structured disciplinary oversight mechanism and allow members of the public to submit complaints about judicial misconduct with the aim of strengthening ethical standards and accountability in the judiciary The first Commissioner retired Judge Toni Abela was sworn in December 2025” with “resolution of the House of Representatives supported by a two thirds majority”.

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