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A paper worked on by the Policy Committee, whose work was invaluable in attaining the objectives set out by this project. GħSL has always endeavored to keep students apprised of the main legal issues debated in Malta. As the Rule of Law gained prominence in local media, the GħSL Executive deemed it vital to take on such project, which will serve as an informative reference not only to students but also to the public in general. Following the success of our Euthanasia policy paper, it is without a doubt that this paper will live up to the standard that the GħSL’s policy office has acquired throughout the years. Taking an unbiased approach, the policy paper focuses primarily on the Constitution of Malta, seeking to propose ways in which it can be reformed in order to further safeguard the Rule of Law, one of the most important pillars of democracy. In addition to informing the public, it serves to encourage policy makers to take action and decide on how to restructure the Constitution in a way that better embodies the Rule of Law.

Finally, I would like to personally thank all those who have contributed to the successful completion of this project,

namely Michela Galea, Ylenia Busuttil and Pearl Agius, who worked tirelessly on this policy paper and John Caruana and Jurgen Micallef who edited the work. A special acknowledgment goes to Dr Ivan Mifsud who reviewed the work. On behalf of the Policy Committee, the GħSL Executive and its members, thank you and we hope to leave an impact on an ever developing society. Yours Truly,

ERIKA TALIANA POLICY OFFICER Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi

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