Judge denies conflict with code of ethics

The president of the Malta Olympic Committee, Mr Justice Lino Farrugia Sacco, today defended himself from criticism that his role as MOC president was in breach of the code of ethics for the judiciary. Replying to questions during a press conference ...

The president of the Malta Olympic Committee, Mr Justice Lino Farrugia Sacco, today defended himself from criticism that his role as MOC president was in breach of the code of ethics for the judiciary.

Replying to questions during a press conference following his re-election to the helm of the sports organisation, Mr Justice Farrugia Sacco said that according to the Constitution of Malta, the terms of office of a member of the judiciary could not change after his appointment and the code of ethics therefore did not apply to him.

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