Mr Justice Albert Magri retires

Joseph Vassallo, (Bugibba)

Feb 24th, 17:43

@ Michael Seychell and William Cauchi:

The judiciary should be able to socialise normally but paying heed to what is normally expected from persons in their position,

It is however important that members of the judiciary acknowledge the necessity of abstaining from sitting in judgement of people they normally socialise with.

I don't really see anything objectionable in who they nominate as court experts to assist them in their duties, because there has to be an establishment of trust in the expert; but the experts do have to be seen as being knowledgeable and fair.

Best wishes for a long and happy retirement to Mr Justice Magri.

Edgar S. Galea

Feb 24th, 16:18

Before WWII, Judges and Magistrates lived a different life from nowadays: when they were appointed to the Bench, they had to be domiciled in Valletta or Floriana. If, before the appointment, they lived outside that area, they had to find a house there; they had to severe any contact with people: believe it or not, they use to live a lonely life. If they wanted to go for a walk, they used to do it without any companions or stopping to converse with friends. They did not attend the Casino Maltese as presently. Strictly speaking, they lived a lonely life, segregated from everybody. They used to accept the position knowing full well what kind of a life they had to endure.

Jason Brown

Feb 24th, 15:50

Good Luck with your retirement. Wish you all the best for your future

Carmel Grima

Feb 24th, 15:47

Niftakar it-tifel ta' wiehed mill-avukati difensuri ta' Missieri Karm Grima, kien lahaq magistrat wara biss 4 snin prattika ma missieru, u tghidx kemm qalu l-gazzetti. Missieri hu dak li wehel b'kollox inturtament biex ma jinkixfux dawk vjolenti tal15/10/1979.

Joe Grech

Feb 24th, 15:27

Although I do not know Mr. Justice Albert Magri, I wish to extend to him AD MULTOS ANNOS.

Ivan Gatt

Feb 24th, 15:14

A true gentleman, God bless you Albert

Now plan your retirement well and enjoy... ;-)

Dr. Ivan X. Gatt
Mellieha

Michael Seychell

Feb 24th, 14:01

Not so many years ago the Judiciary used to be cut away from society in general to the extent that even during a special occasions such as weddings and other family occasions the judicary did not stay in the reception hall with all the other guests. They used to stay in an adjacent hall or room, thus assuring themselves that none of the other guests or any other person, would have the opportunity to approch them knowing that soon such persons may have to appear before them.

Today some of the judiciary feels it is alright for them to attend all sorts of party even if and when there are police officias and other persons who may have to appear before the juidiciary on criminal or civil court hearings.

No wonder certain court decisions do not go well with the general public.

Michael Seychell
Tal-Pieta