Law Student Society Calls Out Robert Abela For ‘Smearing’ Magistrate’s Name
Law student organisation GħSL has come out strongly against Prime Minister Robert Abela’s recent warning to the judiciary not to engage in “political terrorism” through the Vitals magisterial inquiry.
“GħSL unequivocally denounces the Prime Minister’s recent statements, categorically condemning his unwarranted attacks on the judiciary,” a statement from the student body read.
“The Prime Minister, in his remarks yesterday, raised suspicions about the Inquiring Magistrate investigating the concession of three hospitals, insinuating that the timing of the inquiry’s conclusions is orchestrated to disrupt the European Parliament and Local Councils elections, casting doubts on the Magistrate’s impartiality.”
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The students quoted the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct as starting that “a judiciary of undisputed integrity is the bedrock institution essential for ensuring compliance with democracy and the rule of law”.
“These insinuations are a disingenuous attempt to dismay public confidence in the Magistrate’s findings, without any substantial evidence,” GħSL said.
“We compel the Prime Minister to substantiate these serious claims against a member of the judiciary in the proper forum before the Commission for the Administration of Justice and not to smear the Magistrate’s name and work for political convenience. The Prime Minister is once again abusing the fact that members of the Judiciary cannot reply to comments and attacks lodged against them.”
“GħSL strongly condemns any attempt to undermine the proper administration of justice. We stand in solidarity with the Judiciary.”
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