Pre-reform moves in the judiciary

Reports have claimed that Magistrate Mizzi, husband to Labour MEP Marlene Mizzi is mentioned as being on the doorstep of being appointed judge. Dr Galea who works at the firm of PL Deputy leader Toni Abela, was said to be appointed magistrate. The reports held that these nominations were on the agenda of the cabinet meeting held on 13 March, days after PL's rise to power.

At the end of March Judge Giovanni Bonello was chosen to head the Justice Reform Commission which reform includes a revised process through which lawyers are promoted to the bench. The commission is expected to put forward the proposed review towards the end of June. A three-month public consultation will then be launched with measures materialising by end of 2013.