/library/oar/handle/123456789/62975 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:12:44 GMT 2025-10-27T11:12:44Z :443/library/oar/retrieve/ec3721c0-7205-4651-a4e2-a7cb6ff7ec4a/Logo - blue.png /library/oar/handle/123456789/62975 /library/oar/handle/123456789/140239 Title: Public emergency law under the Maltese Constitution Authors: Demicoli, Leighton John Abstract: This article examines the provisions of the Constitution of Malta regarding public emergency law, focusing on the conditions and procedures for declaring and maintaining a state of emergency. It outlines the powers granted to the government during emergencies under the Emergency Powers Act and discusses the role of the Armed Forces, highlighting the limits of military authority in both public emergency and martial law. The article also touches on Malta’s neutrality policy and its implications for foreign military involvement during emergencies, ensuring that emergency powers are exercised in accordance with democratic principles and international human rights standards. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/140239 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/133142 Title: In homes where there is animal abuse, it is important for the criminal justice response to look out for intimate partner violence as well Authors: Abela, Chanelle Abstract: This article by Chanelle Abela was previously submitted as part of CRL 1008 and is being published with the author’s permission. It centres around the topic animal abuse, animal welfare and the actions they proceed to take when there is animal abuse linked to intimate partner abuse and other material relating to this topic. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/133142 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/133139 Title: Intergenerational equity : a move towards environmental justice Authors: Caruana, Ryan Abstract: This article by Ryan Caruana was previously submitted as part of ERL 1002 and is being published with the author’s permission. Intergenerational equity (IGE) serves as a cornerstone of environmental justice, highlighting the obligation of the present generation to preserve the environment for the benefit of those to come. Grounded in principles of conserving options, quality, and equity, the concept emphasizes shared rights and responsibilities across generations. While international frameworks such as the Stockholm Declaration and national laws like Malta’s Sustainable Development Act recognize the importance of IGE, significant gaps in implementation persist. Advocating for the appointment of guardians to represent future generations, the discussion underscores the need for their voices in policymaking to ensure sustainable development and a fair environmental legacy. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/133139 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/133137 Title: Describing and analysing the disciplinary and investigative functions of the Medical Council of Malta Authors: Pisani, Sarah Abstract: This article by Sarah Pisani was previously submitted as part of MCT2001 and is being published with the author’s permission. The aim of this piece of work is to describe, explain, as well as critically analyse the disciplinary and investigative functions of the Medical Council of Malta. It provides an introduction of the regulatory body of the Medical Council and the relevant sources of legislation which afford such disciplinary and investigative functions to the Medical Council of Malta. Then continues by showcasing such legislative powers which the Medical Council enjoys through Medical Council Inquiries investigated by the Medical Council itself, as well as through several Court Judgements decided by the Courts of Malta. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/133137 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z