Majority of Gozitan MPs against divorce but Refalo says he still has to read draft law
Four of five Gozitan MPs have said they are against the introduction of divorce, whilst the fifth, Anton Refalo, said he is yet to read the draft law presented by Nationalist MP Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando and Labour MP Evarist Bartolo, afterwhich he will decide.
Sister newspaper Illum reports how although both parties have not officially taken a stance on the issue of divorce, in an island more insular than Malta, those elected from Gozo are expressing their views against divorce in a bid to retain popularity with those who elected them in the first place.
When contacted by the newspaper, the five MPs argued that Gozitans at large do not want divorce to be introduced.
Labour MP Justyne Refalo expressed her position against divorce, but said she will make her final decision after the debate is concluded in parliament.
“Although I do not think it should be introduced, I believe we should wait for the debate to be finalised before deciding what best be done for this country,” Caruana said.
When asked how Gozitans feel on the issue, Caruana said there is mixed sentiment, where although they are aware of problems arising from modern lifestyles, they do not think that divorce should be the solution.
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