Legal Aid Malta upgrades service to low-income persons with new digital service

Oct 22 2021

Following the Budget 2022 reveal, the Legal Aid Malta Agency welcomed a positive update to its services, with a step forward into the digital realm. Eligible applicants may now apply for the service from the comfort of their own home or at the nearest governmental office for help on how to apply online.

This new digital service provides the opportunity for individuals to see if they are eligible for such service through the online system and if a person is eligible, they may submit their documents via the online system and eventually become assigned professional legal assistance. The legal aid may assist the individual and represent them in court, the procedure of which has become more efficient and transparent through the digitisation.

The Legal Aid’s web page will also be more interactive and attracted with further details on the different aspects of such assistance. At present, after the client is requested the appropriate legal documents, an appointment is made as soon as possible to conduct a number of tests as well as an appointment with a lawyer to conduct a merit test. After the tests are conducted, a recourse to the request for legal aid is presented in court and within three days of the court decree, the client is notified of the lawyer and legal procurator assigned to them. The client is then informed via SMS with the name of the lawyer and contact details.

The proposal, which was presented in the Budget 2022 will facilitate clients’ online application for whatever services they may need. For example, if someone requires a lawyer for legal assistance in a criminal case, one can visit the online system via E-ID and provide their documents to check if they are eligible for assignment. The legal services will cover all fronts from criminal to civil.

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X Factor UK’s Lucy Spraggan recalls tramautic sexual harassment experience while in Malta

Oct 22 2021

British singer and former X Factor UK contestant Lucy Spraggan’s recent Instagram post recalling her traumatic sexual harassment experience in Malta has sent social media into a frenzy. The shocking revelation was highlighted by the singer in a post published on Thursday, where she stated that despite Malta’s status as LGBT-friendly and progressive, Spraggan and her partner were harassed on multiple occasions.

During the two and a half days spent in Malta, the couple were strolling through a ‘party destination’ with gentlemen’s clubs where multiple people shouted ‘lesbians’ at them. Spraggan also stated that the two went to a Valletta restaurant where the waiter said “the way you girls are sitting is so sexy, you are making us all hard” before going on to make other derogatory comments.

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After checking into a hotel where the balcony door didn’t lock and receiving another slur of comments while going out for ice cream, the couple decided that they were done with Malta. The traumatised singer concluded her post by stating: “I am sick to f*cking death of feeling threatened as a woman. Sick to f*cking death of feeling threatened as a lesbian. I am sick to f*cking death of being spoken down to by men across the globe.”

Malta’s Equality Minister Owen Bonnici has since invited Spraggan back to Malta for the 2023 EuroPride Festival, expressing how upset he is at her bad experience.

What do you make of this? Do you think Malta is safe for members of the LGBTIQ community?

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Alec Baldwin shoots & kills woman with prop gun on film set

Oct 22 2021

A woman had died on a New Mexico film set after being shot with a prop gun by actor and producer Alec Baldwin.

Baldwin discharged the loaded gun whilst filming the 19th Century western picture Rust. The victim is 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was taken to an Albuquerque hospital soon after being shot. Director Joel Souza was also shot and injured on set and was receiving emergency care.

I’m so sad about losing Halyna. And so infuriated that this could happen on a set. She was a brilliant talent who was absolutely committed to art and to film. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vcdFqHsGA0

— Adam Egypt Mortimer (@adamegypt) October 22, 2021

The gun was reportedly filled with a blank cartridge but a spokesperson for the Santa Fe police department revealed that they are currently investigating what kind of projectile was use. The 63-year-old Baldwin did not respond to emails or phone calls on the day of the incident but was later seen outside the sheriff’s office in tears.

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Here are 5 must-have items from the BOSS x Russell Athletic collection

Oct 22 2021

Following on from the hugely successful inaugural capsule earlier this year, the BOSS x Russell Athletic Pre-Spring 2022 collection celebrates the collective spirit of team sports and the buzz of baseball, through the DNA of the two brands. The collection brings a fresh perspective to retro Americana references, taking inspiration from the archives of both brands, relaxed fits are achieved with easy, 90s-style cuts that are right for now. The base palette of dark blue, cream, and camel is brought to life by pops of orange and mineral blue.

Varsity-inspired bomber jackets are embellished with contrast chenille patches reflecting BOSS’s dedication to craft and workmanship. A special blended “BOSS x Russell Athletic” logo features across the collection, resulting in statement branded sweatshirts which have been given the vintage treatment – a fitting tribute, considering Russell Athletic counts the first sweatshirt among its inventions. The BOSS x Russell Athletic Pre-Spring 2022 collection reimagines beautifully crafted casual wear for a whole new generation.

Successfully taking the island by storm, BOSS x Russell Athletic immediately become a household name and a much-desired brand in athleisure. Here are 5 must-have items from the BOSS x Russell Athletic collection:

Cotton-twill cap

What baseball-inspired collection is complete without an elegant, sporty cap on top of it all? This modern cap being rocked by Raphael Pace below still brings some of the trendy ’90s aesthetic to your outfit and features a cotton sweatband and touch-closure strap to make for a fashionable yet comfortable fit.

Cotton-Blend Hooded Sweatshirt

White is always in style and if it’s a baseball-inspired outfit style you’re looking for, this one is definitely a home run. This cotton-blend hooded sweatshirt is a staple item from the BOSS x Russell Athletic collaboration and is the statement piece you need in your wardrobe.

Ribbed Beanie

No outfit is complete without the right amount of accessories and with the temperatures in Malta beginning to cool down as Winter approaches, a beanie is exactly what you need to add some spice to your outfit. The BOSS x Russell Athletic collaboration’s ribbed beanies are just the right balance between snug and snazzy and stylish and you wardrobe really isn’t complete without one.

Unisex Wool-Blend Varsity Jacket

In our opinion, this iconic varsity jacket is the pièce de résistance of the entire BOSS x Russell Athletic collection. Redefining the importance of having a varsity jacket in your wardrobe while introducing a sleek, sensual silhouette to a classic item.

Cotton-Blend Zip-Up Hoodie

Everyone deserves a bit of blue in their wardrobe and luckily enough, this baseball-inspired collaboration is bringing a range of items with a retro Americana colour palette into play. The undisputed star of the show is casual, cotton-blend zip-up hoodie which lies perfectly between smart and casual while bring that American flair to your outfit.

What’s YOUR favourite piece?

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