'Mani Pulite' prosecutor to address Civil Society Network event in Valletta on Sunday
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 15:20
Last update: about 7 years ago
Anti-corruption 'Mani Pulite' prosecutor Antonio Di Pietro will be addressing a demonstration organized by Civil Society Network on Sunday 3 December, 4pm in Valletta, CSN said in a statement
In the 1990s Di Pietro exposed corruption and 'tangentopoli' in Italy, leading to various reforms in the political system.
The demonstration will also be addressed by writer Immanuel Mifsud, former PN Campaign Manager Caroline Muscat, civil society network activist Miriam Galea and Italian investigative journalist Marilu Mastrogiovanni.
Civil Society Network is insisting that Government removes Malta's Police Commissioner and Attorney General in view of their lack of action on corruption and lack of collaboration with the Judiciary, as recently highlighted by Chief Justice. Their replacements should enjoy the support of at least two thirds of Parliament, in a spirit of consensus, CSN said.
"Civil Society Network also notes that Government took up its proposals for constitutional reform. But our support is conditional on an honest process headed by persons who are universally trusted, on transparency and on civil society participation in the reform process. To date, Government has only issued vague statements on the matter".