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A Landmark Judgment for Secured Creditors
BNF Bank plc Obtains the Release of Property from the Effects of a Seizing and Freezing Order This appears to be the first instance in Malta in which the Civil Court (Asset Recovery Section) released property from the effects of a seizing and freezing order(the “Order”), to enable a banking institution to enforce pre-existing security rights. The judgment delivered on the 14th of May 2026 in the names BNF Bank plc vs Uffiċċju għall-Irkupru tal-Assi (Asset Recovery Bureau) by the said Court as presided by Mr. Justice Henri Mizzi, has now become res judicata and represents an important development in…
Legal Update: Uniform Bereavement and Marriage Leave Entitlements Across All Sectors
The Minimum Special Leave Entitlement Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 452.101) have been amended to establish a uniform minimum entitlement of three working days' marriage leave and three working days' bereavement leave. These minimum entitlements apply across all sectors, irrespective of whether an employee is covered by a Conditions of Work Regulation Order. Prior to these amendments, employees who were not covered by a Wage Regulation Order (‘WRO’) were generally entitled to one day of bereavement leave and two days of marriage leave, while more favourable entitlements often applied under certain WROs. The reform also eliminates certain sector-specific conditions which required employees…
Protection of Adults in Situations of Vulnerability | Part 2: From Investigation to Court Order
Introduction In the first part of this series, we examined the Protection of Adults in Situations of Vulnerability Act (Chapter 659 of the Laws of Malta) (“the Act”), focusing on the objectives of the legislation, the adults it seeks to protect and the institutional framework established to support its operation. This second article considers how the framework operates once concerns are reported. It examines the investigative process, the assistance and protective measures available under the Act, and the procedures through which they may be ordered, reviewed and enforced. From Report to Investigation Once a report is received under the Act,…
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