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Retired Judge Anthony Abela took the oath of office as Malta’s first Commissioner for Judicial Standards.

 

The ceremony, which was presided over by Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta, in the presence of Prime Minister Robert Abela and the Minister for Justice and Construction Sector Reform Jonathan Attard, was held at the Presidential Palace, in Valletta.

 

In her message, President Myriam Spiteri Debono described this appointment as a new path being given to the people, bringing them closer to the administration of justice, which she defined as one of the three vital organs of the State, along with Government, Parliament and justice.

 

The President highlighted the importance of the people having confidence in the State, including in justice. Addressing the Commissioner for Judicial Standards, the President recalled that this role brings with it an important responsibility, and said that the role is a new one that must continue to develop with experience, so that its function continues to be strengthened and improved.