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23. 01
2024

A much needed revised Planning Authority commencement notice

Until May 2023, the Development Planning Act (Chapter 552), which governs the issuance of planning permissions by the Planning Authority, contained a definition of “commencement notice” which read as follows:  ‘a notice submitted by the permit holder on behalf of the applicant to the Authority within a period of five days before the commencement of […]
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05. 12
2023

My Insights in Response to the PN Bill on Judicial Review

This evening, I engaged in a discussion on the Judicial Review Bill, 2023, following an invitation from the law students organization GHSL. This bill, co-authored by Professor Tonio Borg and GHSL, has been handed over to the Nationalist Opposition for parliamentary deliberation. First of all, I want to express my gratitude to GHSL for taking […]
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01. 12
2023

In the shadows of 2019 construction laws

Due to various factors, a prevailing narrative persists, asserting that the construction regulations formulated in 2019 supposedly aimed to protect third party property  were intentionally tailored to benefit developers at the cost of third parties, with some alleging the creation of loopholes. Despite frequent assertions, there is a notable absence of discussions on the specific […]
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14. 10
2023

Constitutional Supremacy

The debate on whether constitutional supremacy is a given remains a contentious issue. An esteemed scholar and a close friend, Dr. John Stanton, has restated his position in a recent work named “In Search of Constitutional Supremacy in Malta.”  Stanton holds a strong belief that permitting any attempts, including those in the future, to alter […]
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21. 09
2023

My new book: ‘Decoding Administrative Law’

Receiving assignments, comprehending their requirements, which frequently entail a thorough review of existing literature, identifying gaps, and ultimately crafting frameworks to meet those requirements, are fundamental elements of my professional life. Regardless of the client, my work within my profession often follows this pattern. I must confess that I dedicate an average of 85 hours […]
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07. 09
2023

The new Masons Regulations – a significant milestone

The consultation period for the proposed Masons’ Licence Regulations, 2023, has concluded.  Currently, the term “licensed mason” is defined in the police code as ‘…any individual who constructs, either wholly or partially, any stone or brick building that includes mortar in its construction….’ However, the proposed definition in the bill expands on this, stating that […]
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