Yesterday, a heartfelt plea for justice resounded through the streets of Floriana as Isabelle Bonnici, the mother of the late Jean Paul Sofia, took a courageous stand in demanding accountability and the enforcement of construction safety laws. Jean Paul Sofia tragically lost his life last December in a devastating construction collapse at Kordin, leaving behind a grieving mother determined to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
In her impassioned press conference, Isabelle Bonnici announced the launch of a fundraising campaign titled “Justice for Jean Paul Sofia” with the aim of obtaining full justice for her son and advocating for the implementation of new safety laws in the workplace, particularly within the Construction Industry. The campaign can be found at the following link: https://gogetfunding.com/justiceforjeanpaulsofia/.
However, the fervent call for justice was met with an unexpected setback. A banner bearing the poignant message, “Who are you protecting? #JusticeForJeanPaulSofia,” which was prominently displayed on the outskirts of the police headquarters in Floriana, was swiftly removed by the police, citing it as an act of vandalism.
PN MP Eve Borg Bonello shared a video capturing the encounter between Isabelle Bonnici and a police officer outside the headquarters. Bonnici was reprimanded for the alleged act of vandalism and was instructed to contact the police before erecting the banner. The incident highlights a concerning predicament, where a grieving mother’s plea for justice is met with bureaucratic hurdles instead of support.
Expressing her dismay, Borg Bonello took to social media, criticising the current state of justice in the country. She appealed to the public, urging them to contribute to Bonnici’s cause and highlighting the pressing question: “Who are the authorities truly protecting?”
A statement posted by Ghal Jean Paul, a local advocacy group seeking justice for the victims of construction accidents, echoed the sentiment, raising concerns about the priorities of the police force and the true beneficiaries of their protection.
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