In a judgement delivered on the 5th December 2025 having application number 1187/2023(HM), the Civil Court, First Hall affirmed that for a contracting party to enforce a promise of sale agreement and invoke the right of action as contemplated under the Civil Code, Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta, that party must be in a position to appear on the final deed of sale. The right of action for the enforcement of a promise of sale agreement features in Article 1357(2) of the Civil Code, which provides that, “The effect of such promise shall cease on the lapse of…
On the 7th of September 2025, the Health and Safety at Work (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for Work at Constructions Sites) Regulations, 2025 (S.L. 646.27) (the “Regulations”) came into force. These Regulations have repealed the Workplace (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for Work at Construction Sites) Regulations (S.L. 646.25). In view of the inherent risks and dangers which can be met by persons present on-site, especially by workers, these Regulations include measures which aim to strengthen the health and safety model laid down by Council Directive 92/57/EEC (the “Construction Safety Directive”) to prevent accidents on construction sites and ensure…
Commencement of the Health and Safety at Work Act, 2024 and Repeal of the Previous Act and Regulations On the 26th November 2024, the Minister responsible for health and safety at work (the ‘Minister’) issued a commencement notice for the Health and Safety at Work Act, 2024 (the ‘Act’). Through this notice, the provisions of the Act were brought into force, thereby repealing the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Cap. 424). On the same date, the Minister also repealed the Occupational Health and Safety Appeals Board (Procedure) Regulations (S.L.424.12) and the Occupational Health and Safety (Payment of Penalties) Regulations…
