Court Revokes Garnishee Orders Against Josette Schembri Vella and Kasco Holdings
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In brief
- A Maltese court has revoked garnishee orders previously imposed on Josette Schembri Vella and Kasco Holdings.
- The court's decision was based on the finding that the statutory deadlines for renewing the orders had expired.
- Civil society group Repubblika expressed concern, stating it could further damage public trust in anti-corruption efforts.
A Maltese court has revoked garnishee orders that had been imposed on Josette Schembri Vella and Kasco Holdings. The court ruled that these measures had lapsed because the statutory deadlines for their renewal were not met.
The decision means that no application for the renewal of the garnishee orders had been made within the required timeframe, leading to their automatic expiration.
Following the court's decision, civil society organisation Repubblika voiced its concern. The group warned that such revocations could further erode public trust in the ongoing fight against corruption.
Newsbook reported on Repubblika's reaction, highlighting the group's apprehension regarding the implications for public confidence. The Shift News provided details on the court's ruling, explaining the legal basis for the revocation due to the expired deadlines.
The Nationalist Party (PN) has placed full responsibility on the Attorney General following a court's decision to revoke garnishee orders against Keith Schembri’s Kasco Holdings and his wife, Josette Schembri Vella. The court found that these orders were not renewed within the legal timeframe.
In a statement, the PN described this development as a serious lapse, asserting that the Attorney General is entirely accountable for the failure to maintain the freezing orders. The party emphasised that such an oversight undermines efforts to combat corruption and ensure justice.
The Spin Room
Medium media divide. Lovin Malta reported the Nationalist Party's strong criticism, placing full responsibility on the Attorney General for the lapse in renewing garnishee orders.
- Lovin Malta: Focused on the Nationalist Party's statement, highlighting their direct accusation against the Attorney General regarding the procedural failure.
Updates
- : The Nationalist Party has placed full responsibility on the Attorney General for the lapse that led to the revocation of garnishee orders against Keith Schembri's Kasco Holdings and his wife.
- : Updated with reporting from MaltaToday and The Malta Independent, highlighting an NGO's warning about a 'culture of impunity'.