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School fined €50,000 for data protection infringement
Complainant sought access to her son’s occupational and speech therapy sessions files, which service was provided by the school he attended. The Commissioner highlighted a “serious lack of diligence” by the school, noting several deficiencies. A €50,000 fine was imposed, with an additional €50 for each day the violation persisted.
Contractors to pay €100,000 in damages for pulling out of roads contract
The two landmark judgments have been confirmed upon appeal, ordering two contractors to pay a total of around €100,000 in pre-liquidated damages and double the Court expenses, as the Court of Appeal deemed appeals as vexatious.
Dispute on property description lands owners in Court
The First Hall Civil Court affirmed that indeed the description referred to a state of co-ownership. This decision was supported by the historical and structural context of the building, as the properties were originally designed as separate tenements for various families or “kerrejja,” as testified by witnesses during the proceedings.
Justice delayed, denied: a 16 year trial
Delays can infringe on an individual’s rights and erode public trust in the judicial system. The Court awarded damages to the plaintiff and ordered the immediate closure of the prosecution’s evidence in the case.
Dalli Advocates represented the plaintiff in the lawsuit.