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Malta has been ranked as the seventh safest small country in the world and 15th overall in a new study by US data analysis firm Value Penguin.

The case Insignia Cards Limited (the "Plaintiff") vs. il- Korp ghall-Analizi ta' Informazzjoni Finanzjarja u L-Avukat Tal-Istat (the "Defendant", the "FIAU") was brought before the Constitutional Court...

The case Alexander Vella et al. (the "Plaintiffs") vs. L-Avukat ta L-Istat u Joseph Grima (the "Defendants") was brought before the Constitutional Court (the "Court") on 18th November 2024.

Malta's legislative landscape underwent significant transformation in April 2026, with new regulations spanning anti-money laundering, gaming taxation, sports club commercialization, and cancer survivor protections. How will these changes reshape compliance obligations for financial institutions, gaming operators, and employers while advancing individual rights and market competitiveness?

The First Hall Civil Court presided by Mr Justice Grazio Mercieca on April 29, 2021, in the case " Maria Concetta sive Connie Caruana Gatto vs State Advocate and Carmela Spiteri...

The case Josephine Mangion et. (the "Plaintiffs") vs. George Grech et. (the "Defendants") was brought before the First Hall Civil Court (Constitutional Jurisdiction) (the "Court")...

Reference to Artificial Intelligence ('AI') is likely to bring to mind dystopian pictures of a robot apocalypse as depicted in films such as iRobot or The Matrix or to spark debates ...

As briefed on the 12th of January by Parliamentary Secretary Alex Muscat and MRVA CEO Charles Mizzi, the new Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) has come into force on the 29th of March 2021.

Malta's 2026 reforms replace the traditional guardianship framework with a modern system of personal autonomy safeguards and support persons. How does this legislative transformation balance the protection of vulnerable adults with respect for individual autonomy, and what mechanisms ensure that support arrangements remain proportionate to each person's circumstances?

Fair Trials are the only ways to safeguard and prevent any miscarriages of justice. Every person that is accused of a criminal offence should have their guilt or otherwise determined by a fair and effective legal process.

There are no official statistics issued by any Maltese authority in respect of merger and acquisition transaction or private equity transactions taking place in Malta or involving Maltese companies.

This article examines the operational framework of Malta's Protection of Adults in Situations of Vulnerability Act, detailing the investigative process triggered by reports of concern, the range of assistance and protective measures available, and the judicial procedures through which intervention orders may be obtained, reviewed and enforced.

Malta has introduced a comprehensive statutory framework specifically designed to protect adults who cannot safeguard themselves from harm, abuse, neglect or exploitation due to disability or the effects of ageing. The Protection of Adults in Situations of Vulnerability Act establishes dedicated institutions, investigative powers and protective measures while seeking to balance appropriate protection with respect for individual dignity and autonomy.