Law of Malta


The law of Malta incorporates Civil [law (legal system)|continental law], common law and , such as Emmanuel [de Rohan-Polduc|Code de Rohan]. A municipal code was enacted in 1784 and replaced in 1813. Maltese law has evolved over the centuries and reflected the rule of the context of the time. At present Malta has a mixed-system codification, influenced by Roman law, French Napoleonic Code, English Common Law, European Union law, international law, and customary law established through local customs

Constitution

The constitution of 1964 replaced that of 1961.

Legislation

The legislature is the Parliament of Malta.
Legislation includes codes and Acts of Parliament. Legislation once included the bando and prammatica.

Cases and reports

Collections of law reports include:
  • Repertorio de Decisioni. This volume of reports covers the period from 1713 to 1838.
  • Collezione di decisioni dei tribunali. These four volumes of reports cover the period from 1839 to 1842.
  • Decisione scelte della corti superiori. This volume of reports covers the period from 1847 to 1849.
  • Collezione di decisioni dei tribunali superiori. These reports cover a period that begins in 1854.

Courts and judiciary

There are Superior Courts, including the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal and the Constitutional Court. There was a Supreme Council of Justice. There is a Chief Justice of Malta.

Legal practitioners

Practitioners include legal procurators and advocates.

Criminal law

Legislation has included the Criminal Code of 1854, the Criminal Code Act 1963, the Criminal Code Act 1963, the Criminal Code Act 1966, the Criminal Code Act 1967, the Criminal Code Act 1967, the Criminal Code Act 1972, the Criminal Code Act 1973, the Criminal Code Act 1973, the Criminal Code Act 1974, and the Criminal Code Act 1974.