Tag: majority rule

  • Democracy Is Not a Legal Alibi: Why Constitutional Supremacy Cannot Be Voted Away

    Democracy Is Not a Legal Alibi: Why Constitutional Supremacy Cannot Be Voted Away

    Robert Musumeci argues that Malta’s Constitution prioritizes democratic procedures over judicial authority. However, this analysis overlooks the importance of constitutional supremacy and judicial independence, which serve as essential checks within a democracy. Constitutional amendments must not undermine the foundational principles protecting rights and governance, highlighting the relationship between legality and democracy.

  • Majority Rules Not Ok

    Majority Rules Not Ok

    Malta’s Minister for Transport, Infrastructure & Capital Projects has gone on record saying something to the effect that “majority rule is higher than the rule of law”. One cannot stop underlining the dangers that lie behind this kind of statement. To begin with, this is a blatant show of ignorance of the laws that bind…