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Minister ‘frustrated’ At the delay in implementing the Family Law

Sunday, 16 May 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

In a wide ranging discussion yesterday morning, Minister for Social Policy Dolores Cristina expressed her frustration at the length of time being taken to legislate the Family Law. A number of families had previously engaged in a debate on various fa...

‘Justice For victims of domestic violence’

Sunday, 16 May 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

A large banner with the words “Justice for the Victims of Domestic Violence” was the focal point of a march organised spontaneously by several groups and individuals to protest against the delay in introducing the much awaited legislation on domestic...

The Media and the family

Sunday, 16 May 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

During his sermon at a Mass on the occasion of Family Day yesterday evening, Archbishop Joseph Mercieca urged the media to present a positive picture of marriage....

The Family and unemployment

Sunday, 16 May 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

In a message for Family Day, Labour MP Marie Louise Coleiro focused especially on the 11,000 breadwinners without a job, and on the many jobless young people. She also listed the “80 per cent who live on social benefits and who today are listed as li...

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