PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR JUSTICE AND THE REFORM OF THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR Public Call for the Appointment of two Judges and two Magistrates

The Ministry for Justice and the Reform of the Construction Sector has issued a public call for the appointment of two (2) Judges and two (2) Magistrates.

Eligible applicants who satisfy the criteria established under the Constitution of Malta and who express their interest shall be assessed by the Judicial Appointments Committee, constituted in accordance with Article 96A of the Constitution.

Following the evaluation process, the President shall be entitled to appoint Judges or Magistrates from among the list of candidates recommended by the Committee.

This initiative forms part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the judiciary, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to a more efficient and specialized justice system. It follows the appointment of two additional Magistrates in May of this year.

Minister for Justice and the Reform of the Construction Sector Jonathan Attard emphasized that this expansion of the judiciary complements the continuous reforms being implemented and serves as further evidence of the Government’s resolve to invest in the justice sector to equip the courts with the necessary tools to enhance both effectiveness and efficiency.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their application, together with all requisite documentation, no later than Tuesday, 26 August 2025 at 12:00pm, addressed to the Secretary of the Judicial Appointments Committee.