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Statement from the Ministry for Justice, Equality and Governance. Inauguration of a Department of Justice: the investment in justice is paying off.

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance Edward Zammit Lewis inaugurated the new building that is being rented for the Department of Justice to operate from. They did this in the presence of Permanent Secretary Johan Galea and Director Katia Caruana.

He explained that the functions of the department are to coordinate, support and supervise those areas that have to do with the administration of justice.

Minister Zammit Lewis continued by explaining that the Department of Justice will be restructured. The idea is that the department will incorporate three separate offices, i.e. two additional new offices, apart from its main functions, which have been grouped under the heading of ‘Justice Affairs Unit’. These functions and responsibilities are the primary task of the department. The other sections, according to the said Restructuring Plan, are the following:

(i) the section that will be incorporating the Office of Criminal Conduct and Sentences, which task will be transferred under the Department of Justice from the Commissioner of Police

(ii) the unit dedicated to Research, Data Management, and ‘Justice Policy’

Minister Zammit Lewis concluded that through this investment the government continues to show how much of a priority this sector is. The government’s plan for justice – which in a holistic way will be better and more efficient justice – is already leaving concrete results like those that were obtained in the past days. The Maltese and the Gowis continue to be at the center of the work of this government even in the field of justice as a government for the people and of the people. ​

Drug Offenders Rehabilitation Board:

The Drug Offenders Rehabilitation Board (DORB) can refer cases to the Courts of Magistrates. It operates in conjunction with the judicial system to ensure that drug offenders receive appropriate rehabilitation while maintaining legal oversight and enforcement.

  •  The DORB can make recommendations to the Courts of Magistrates regarding the rehabilitation of drug offenders. This includes suggesting suitable rehabilitation programmes and measures based on the offender’s assessment.
  •  The Courts of Magistrates retain oversight of the legal proceedings and can incorporate the DORB’s recommendations into its rulings. This ensures that the offender’s rehabilitation is legally sanctioned and monitored.
  •  If an offender fails to comply with the rehabilitation measures recommended by the DORB and endorsed by the Court, the DORB can refer the case again to the Courts of Magistrates for any action in may deem necessary in accordance with the law. This may include any adjustments as deemed necessary as to the rehabilitation plan or the imposition of penalties and/or additional penalties.
  •  The DORB collaborates with the Courts of Magistrates by providing regular reports on the offender’s progress in rehabilitation. This enables the Court to make informed decisions regarding the continuation and/or modification of the offender’s rehabilitation programme.

This collaborative framework ensures that drug offenders receive the support they need for rehabilitation while maintaining accountability through the judicial system.

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