ADPD Criticises Proposed Changes to Ministerial Ethics Code
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In brief
- ADPD – The Green Party has criticised proposed changes to the Code of Ethics for Cabinet members.
- The party believes the amendments would weaken ministerial accountability and transparency.
- ADPD described the proposal as a "regressive" step that could reduce public scrutiny.
ADPD – The Green Party has voiced strong criticism regarding the government's proposed changes to the Code of Ethics for Cabinet members. The party argues that these amendments would weaken ministerial accountability and reduce transparency.
During a press conference held outside Parliament, ADPD described the proposal as a "regressive" step. They warned that the changes risk diminishing public scrutiny over ministers' asset declarations and overall conduct. ADPD accused Prime Minister Robert Abela of deliberately weakening accountability under the guise of reform.
ADPD – The Green Party has reiterated its criticism of proposed changes to the Code of Ethics for Cabinet members, specifically highlighting concerns about ministerial asset declaration rules. The party argues that these amendments would weaken accountability and transparency.
Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on ADPD's general criticism of the proposed changes to the ministerial ethics code. The latest comments from the Greens focus on how these specific changes could reduce public scrutiny over ministers' financial interests.
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Updates
- : ADPD – The Green Party has specifically criticised proposed changes to ministerial asset declaration rules, stating they would weaken accountability.
- : Duplicate coverage of ADPD's press conference on changes to the ministerial code of ethics. Adds a source from MaltaToday.