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The judiciary of Malta interprets and applies the laws of Malta,to ensure equal justice under law,and to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution. The legal system of Malta is based partially on English law and partly on Continental law,whilst also being subject to European Union law.
The chief justice of Malta is the primus inter pares of the members of the Maltese judiciary and leads the business of the superior courts of Malta.
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The governor-general of Malta was the official representative of Elizabeth II,Queen of Malta,in the State of Malta from 1964 to 1974. This office replaced that of the governor,and it was replaced by that of president upon the proclamation of the Republic of Malta on 13 December 1974.
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Vincent A. De Gaetano is a Maltese judge,serving since 2010 as judge of the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Malta. Since 3 November 2010 he is Vice-President of Section IV.
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Joseph Azzopardi was the Chief Justice of Malta from 2018 till his retirement on 8 April 2020.
Sir Ignazio Gavino Bonavito GCMG was the chief justice of Malta from 1839 to 1853.
Sir Paolo Dingli GCMG was the chief justice of Malta from 1854 to 1859.
Sir Antonio Micallef GCMG was the chief justice of Malta from 1859 to 1880.
Sir Vincenzo Frendo Azzopardi CMG was the chief justice of Malta from 1915 to 1919.
Sir Michelangelo Refalo CBE was the chief justice of Malta from 1919 to 1923.
Carmelo Schembri was the chief justice of Malta from 1981 to 1987.
Professor Hugh W. Harding FSA FRHS was the chief justice of Malta from 1987 to 1990. He was the son of judge William D. Harding.
References
- ↑ List of former Chief Justices. Judiciary of Malta. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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