As a Maltese and European citizen, I look to the police as my protection, on the assumption that the police force are responsible for their actions.
Some months ago I was a victim of domestic violence which took place in a public area at Birkirkara. I immediately filed a police report at the local station and attached a medical certificate as a proof of the aggression I suffered. It's not easy to file a domestic violence report due to the attempts at discouragement from the male officers.
After months of waiting for my hearing in court, at last the day arrived. When the magistrate asked the police officer in the courtroom to present the report and the medical certificate, he replied that the certificate had been lost. For me this is a serious case of negligence that cannot be tolerated. This negligence does not match the impression given by the media which try to promote our police.
Can someone tell me what action can be taken in such a situation?
Do I have to suffer for this negligence?
Is the Police Commissioner aware of this negligence?
If yes, what measures will he take to prevent similar cases from repeating themselves?