Domestic violence commissioner Audrey Friggieri resigns

Updated at 12:30pm parliamentary secretariat reaction

Commissioner on Gender Based Violence and Domestic Violence Audrey Friggieri has tendered her resignation, MaltaToday is informed.

The reason behind her resignation is not yet known, and when contacted Friggieri refused to comment.

Friggieri was appointed commissioner in February 2020, a week after the brutal murder 34-year-old Chantelle Chetcuti, a mother of two, by her former partner.

She replaced Simone Cini who also resigned from the post.

Parliamentary secretariat reaction

Replying to questions by this newspaper, Parliamentary Secretary for Equality Rebecca Buttigieg said Friggieri decided to stepdown as the commission needs “new energy to continue growing and address contemporary realities.”

“The selection process is underway, and a suitable candidate will be appointed to fulfil the important and stipulated responsibilities,” she said. “Both Minister Byron Camilleri and Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg expresses their appreciation towards the work carried out by Commissioner Friggieri in the country’s fight against domestic violence.”

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