The Cabinet has approved the nomination of Magistrate Michael Mallia to become a judge and the nomination of Claire Stafrace Zammit and Gabriella Vella to become magistrates.
Magistrate Mallia has been serving on the bench since January 1986.
Dr Stafrace Zammit graduated as lawyer in 1999 and has worked mostly in family law, the Civil court and planning law.
Dr Vella also graduated in 1999 and is currently chairman of the Consumer Affairs Appeals Board and of the Small Claims Tribunal. She has worked in civil and commercial law and also served as an arbiter.
Justice and Home Affairs Minister Carm Mifsud Bonnici congratulated them on their nomination.