“This leaves the citizens in disarray. It spreads fear and anxiety when he does not only highlight a massive breakdown of societal discipline but offers no solution at all. Where do the people look for protection then? How will they seek to leave in peace and quiet? Who will guarantee their well-being?”

“This does not augur well for our country . We have embarked on a slippery slope and it is safe to conclude that those who created this chaos can certainly not be the ones to solve it.”

A group of teenagers was recently targeted by a gang while walking in Valletta, leaving at least one boy with a grievous leg injury that required him to undergo surgery and others requiring medical treatment at a nearby polyclinic.

Police are still investigating the attack, with officers saying they cannot divulge any information on ongoing investigations at this early stage.

Delia also criticised Abela for urging the courts to take a strong stance against Jeremie Camilleri, who was recently charged with the murder of Pelin Kaya, warning that his comments amount to “undue pressure” on the judiciary.”

“A Prime Minister should not put blame on the judiciary or attack their sentencing policy, let alone put undue pressure on them in particularly testing times,” he said. “This both because they are prohibited from replying or commenting  in public and because it amounts to judicial interference constituting an asssult on their autonomy and independence.”

“If the Prime Minister truly wishes to see harsher repercussions to crime being administered by our courts what he should do is set up a law reform committee to revise and amend the criminal code and legislate harsher penalties.”

Cover photo: Left: PN MP Adrian Delia, Right: Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri

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