After seizing control of the institutions, taking over public broadcasting, pushing forward legislation that limits a citizen's right to request a magisterial inquiry, and attempting to silence the Opposition in Parliament, Robert Abela is now telling us that he wants to reform the Convention on Human Rights.

Last week, Robert Abela was quoted in a Department of Information press release as having told the meeting that Malta will use its presidency of the Council of Europe to put a reform of human rights on the agenda.

The Prime Minister made the commitment to several European leaders in a meeting on migration on the fringes of the EU summit held in Brussels. 

In a statement, the PN said that given that, for Robert Abela, the word "reform" often means dismantling what currently exists, the PN is calling on Abela to clearly and immediately explain what he means by this statement.

The Labour Party must clarify Robert Abela's comments and tell us exactly what is being proposed when referring to a reform of the Council of Europe's Convention on Human Rights.

Robert Abela is continuing to threaten the very pillars of democracy in our country, the PN said.

The PN said it will remain vigilant to ensure that none of the fundamental rights gained over the years are lost, and it will continue to stand as a defender of those rights.

No one should meddle with the human rights and fundamental freedoms that we enjoy in our country, the PN said.