Former inspector Daniel Zammit did not behave ethically and in line with the procedures which regulated his position during the murder investigation of Neville Baldacchino, Judge Michael Mallia has concluded in an inquiry.

Judge Mallia was appointed by the Prime Minister to investigate Mr Zammit’s involvement in the December 2008 murder and its subsequent investigation.

He had also been tasked with investigating any other matter or person as necessary.

In his conclusions, Judge Mallia also said that the behaviour of Mr Zammit’s brother Roderick, a serving police inspector, and his father Ray, a former acting Police Commissioner and later deputy commissioner until he retired in May, was improper.

In a statement, the Prime Minister said he requested Judge Mallia to recommend action on behalf of all three men involved.

In the case of Daniel Zammit, Judge Mallia said that had he still been a member of the force he would have been subject to disciplinary action which could lead to dismissal.

However, the fact that procedures started after he had left the force meant that, legally, no disciplinary action could be taken. However, he left it up to the Attorney General to see whether criminal procedures could be considered.

Inspector Roderick Zammit was still subject to disciplinary measures and in the case of Ray Zammit, the judge concluded that he could not be subject to disciplinary action as his improper behaviour was not serious. Had he still been a member of the force he would have recommended a warning.

The Prime Minister said he sent the inquiry report to the Attorney General and the Police Commissioner to take note of its content and conclusions and take all the necessary action.

The inquiry report can be read in the pdf link below.