11.04.2026
When the “Flexibility Policy” Meets Its Limits: Lessons from Spiteri Gonzi
The case of Spiteri Gonzi et vs L-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar (Court of Appeal, Inferior Jurisdiction, 13…
09.04.2026
Article 495A: Why Co-Owners Cannot Buy Each Other Out
Article 495A of the Civil Code is used when co-owners reach a deadlock. This happens…
05.04.2026
Desertion in Planning Appeals: Reframing the Doctrine Around Procedural Initiative
The doctrine of deżerzjoni in Maltese planning law is often approached as if it were…
01.04.2026
Why Governments Hesitate to Use Protocol No. 12
Judge Zammit McKeon is right. As the Ombudsman said in his 2026 press release, Malta…
27.03.2026
When Can the Planning Authority Be Held Responsible for ‘Delays’?
There are few situations more frustrating in planning practice than a project that never quite…
26.03.2026
The legal responsibility for roads in Malta
The legal responsibility for roads in Malta does not depend solely on ownership, but on…
