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Can Material Considerations Beat Planning Policy?

Article 72 of Chapter 552 is the natural place to begin, because the answer is…

Constitutional Law and Planning Fines: A Narrow Door, Not a Discount Window

Planning fines often feel harsh, especially when daily penalties reach the statutory ceiling. Yet the…

How to Be Weak in Legal Evidence

One of the most important truths in litigation is that a person may be strong…

Democratic Representation in Malta

Democracy is more than a mechanical process; it is a political ethic grounded in representation,…

When the Tribunal Is Not the Planning Authority — Except When It Almost Is

There is a quiet irony in the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal on…

Why it makes sense for the vendor to furnish the Land Registry Plan

The importance of a plan attached to a contract of sale is not limited to…