Had it been up to Robert Abela, "we would not have reached the point where the Court has ordered those involved in the 17 Black scandal and the Electrogas power station corruption case to stand trial."

After the Police Commissioner failed to take action, justice is only being served thanks to the magisterial inquiry initiated at the request of Simon Busuttil and David Casa on behalf of the Nationalist Party, the party said.

"Now, Robert Abela is trying to pass a law that would prevent similar cases from being investigated in the future. The Labour Party is actively working to protect those involved in corruption, and this latest attempt to remove citizens' right to request a magisterial inquiry is yet another proof of that. Robert Abela wanted to eliminate the possibility of corruption cases like this being investigated - and today, we have clear evidence of why."

"This is one of the many reasons why the people of Malta and Gozo must unite with the PN on 9th March in Valletta, to stand together and show that this failed Government cannot continue as if nothing has happened," the PN said.