The Nationalist Party condemned any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation.

It said that Claudette Buttigieg’s appointment as the Opposition’s spokeswoman for civil liberties and social dialogue would contribute in the party’s fight against hate crimes.

Alternattiva Demokratika said that while Maltese society had made significant leaps forward in terms of “open mindedness”, the legal system was yet to follow because the island lagged behind most other EU countries.

The Green party said this was clearly evident when ILGA-Europe, an LGBT lobby group, launched its Rainbow Map on Thursday.

Malta placed 18 for LGBT rights, out of 27 EU countries.

Angele Deguara, AD spokesman for social policy and human rights said it would continue to work through the LGBT consultative council.

She called for a national LGBT equality action to highlight and address the main problems.

Labour Youth Forum urged the Government to address “legal anomalies” it felt led to several forms of discrimination towards LGBT individuals. It applauded the Government’s proposals to “recognise same-sex unions” and said the next step in combating discrimination was to put across a strong anti-discrimination message.

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