Law students, led by Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi (GħSL) president Andrew Drago, demonstrated outside Valletta’s law courts, condemning Prime Minister Robert Abela’s statements which they perceived as pitting the judiciary against the public.
Protesters, including law students and politicians like PN leader Bernard Grech and MEP David Casa, expressed solidarity with the judiciary, holding placards emphasizing justice and the rule of law.
Abela’s press conference concerning criminal charges against his predecessor Joseph Muscat and others drew criticism from NGOs for its authoritarian undertones, especially towards Magistrate Gabriella Vella.
The charges, including money laundering and corruption, against Muscat, his chief-of-staff Keith Schembri, ex-minister Konrad Mizzi, and others were confirmed by Times of Malta.
GħSL President Andrew Drago emphasized Abela’s role as a government representative and urged respecting the judiciary’s independence, questioning Abela’s motives and urging him to refrain from undermining the magistrate.
GħSL vice president Laura Chetcuti Dimech denounced Abela’s attacks on the judiciary, referencing his own thesis advocating for judicial independence. She countered Abela’s argument about inquiry duration, citing the complexities of legal processes. The protest also featured addresses from other student representatives.
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