The Judiciary:
Magistrates and Judges should be appointed following an examination. A specific course for applicants needs to be set up with top-class lecturers even from overseas. Appointments should not be at the pleasure of politicians.
ParlIamentarians:
They should be full time with adequate remuneration but need to disclose and dissociate themselves completely from private work under pain of a 100000 euro fine. Backbenchers should not be appointed to Govt or para-Govt boards.
Ombudsman:
Should be given teeth so that his recommendations are acted upon.
Religion:
The Roman Catholic Church should remain the Country’s Official Religion in keeping with our Western Christian tradition. Other religions can co-exist freely in the country.
The Planning Authority:
If there are not Govt appointees beholden to whoever appoints them, the Authority will function better. A better mix of board members is required to take on every sector’s concerns.
The Environment:
I suggest that a separate chapter is added to the Constitution specifically dealing with the protection of Malta’s heritage, environment, archaeology and historic landscapes, in such a way that this protection is ensured and enforceable by the necessary structures, administrative resources and effective legal remedies