
In a recent parliamentary speech, Minister Byron Camilleri introduced a significant legislative proposal to implement electronic monitoring as part of Malta’s ongoing justice reform.
The reform seeks to introduce electronic monitoring for individuals involved in minor crimes, those sentenced to less than one year in prison, and parolees.
Additionally, the system will be used in domestic violence cases, offering enhanced protection for victims.
Camilleri outlined that the implementation of electronic monitoring will follow a gradual, phased approach to ensure proper preparation and regulatory oversight.
A dedicated regulatory body will be established to ensure that the system is effectively monitored and enforced. This body will have the authority to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with the law.
The proposed reform also aims to balance offender rehabilitation with public safety.
It provides an opportunity for individuals to continue their rehabilitation while being closely monitored, without being confined to a prison setting. However, the system will exclude serious crimes such as domestic violence and child abuse, with separate protocols applied in these cases.
By introducing this technology, the government aims to modernise Malta’s justice system, improve the rehabilitation process, and offer better protection for victims.
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