We at LexPractis are actively following all the measures which are coming into effect by means of various Legal Notices, each of which is explained hereunder. Closure of Schools Order The Superintendent of Public Health ordered the closure of all schools to students and educators until the Superintendent, by notice in the Gazette, repeals the...

These measures have been taken by the Superintendent of Public Health to reduce, remove or eliminate the threat to public health. The Superintendent of Public Health orders that the following categories of persons specifically listed and referred to as ‘vulnerable persons’, are to remain segregated in their residence:persons of 65 years of age or overpregnant...

Employees which are operating in sectors that are critically suffering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or were ordered by the Superintendent of Public Health to temporarily suspend operations will be entitled to the following wage supplements:   Full-time employees Self-employed   5 days’ salary based on a monthly wage of €800   Part-time employees...

Suspension re: Promise of Sale Agreements (konvenji) & Notarial Matters Such order shall suspend the running of all the legal terms imposed on a notary public: to register any deed, will, act, private writing.any period to pay taxes collected by him.any term related to fiscal benefits, incentives or exemptions.to submit information or documents to any...

Any  person  who  is  diagnosed  as  suffering  from  COVID-19 infectious disease shall, immediately upon receiving an oral or written order, as the case may be, from the Superintendent of Public Health, submit himself to self-isolation and shall remain in self-isolation until the Superintendent of Public Health revokes the oral or written order. This order shall...

As this is a very difficult time for everyone, we are trying to do our part by staying in and encouraging you to do the same. This was a very difficult decision to take, but we felt it was not a choice, and it is our responsibility to put everyone’s health first. For this reason,...

This order shall come into force on the 23rd March, 2020. The Superintendent of Public Health hereby orders the CLOSURE of all shops whereby their principal business relates to:selling of clothing sportswearjewelleryhand bags and leather goodscostume jewellery and accessoriesfootwearnon-prescription eye-wearperfumeriesbeauty productshaberdasheriessoft furnishingssouvenir shopsdiscount storesluggage shopstoy shopshobby shopsfurniture shopsfloristsvaping shops whether operating in shopping malls and/or...

The Commissioner for Revenue has introduced a Tax Deferral Scheme intended to improve the liquidity ratios of self-employed persons and companies that have suffered a significant downturn in their turnover as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Scheme is applicable to businesses and self-employed that are obliged to pay the following taxes that fall...

The defence counsel on behalf of Angelo Zahra had requested a Constitutional Reference before the Court of Magistrates as a Court of Criminal Inquiry, claiming that the applicant’s right to a fair trial within a reasonable time is being breached. 18 years after arresting Zahra back in 2001, the Prosecution has not yet brought forward...

The First Hall Civil Court (Constitutional Jurisdiction) ordered the Attorney General to pay Oliver Grima the sum of €3,000 in moral damages, after deciding that the proceedings before the Court of Magistrates Court of Appeal took an unreasonable amount of time to be concluded. The criminal proceedings against the applicant were instituted by the Police...