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Chief Justice of Malta
Prim Imħallef ta' Malta
Coat of arms of Malta.svg
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Malta
Incumbent
Joseph Azzopardi

since 26 April 2018
Style His Honour the Chief Justice
Appointer President of Malta
Term length Until he attains the age of 65, resigns or impeached.
Inaugural holder Giuseppe Borg Olivier
Formation 1814
Website http://judiciarymalta.gov.mt/the-chief-justice

Imagine a country's legal system as a big team of judges. The Chief Justice of Malta is like the captain of that team! They are the most important judge in Malta. They are also in charge of the country's highest courts, which are called the Superior Courts.

What the Chief Justice Does

The Chief Justice has many important jobs. These jobs help make sure justice is fair in Malta.

Leading the Justice System

  • The Chief Justice helps lead a special group called the Commission for the Administration of Justice of Malta. This group makes sure judges and lawyers follow the rules.
  • They are the head of the Court of Appeal. This court looks at decisions made by lower courts to make sure they are correct.
  • They also lead the Court of Criminal Appeal. This court checks decisions in criminal cases.
  • The Chief Justice is in charge of the Constitutional Court. This court makes sure that all laws follow Malta's Constitution, which is the country's main rulebook.

History of the Chief Justice

The role of Chief Justice in Malta has a long history. It started way back in 1814.

First Chief Justice

The very first Chief Justice of Malta was Sir Giuseppe Borg Olivier. He took on this important role in 1814.

How a Chief Justice is Chosen

The President of Malta chooses the Chief Justice. Once chosen, a Chief Justice usually serves until they turn 65 years old. They can also leave the job if they decide to resign.

Current Chief Justice

Today, the Chief Justice of Malta is Dr. Joseph Azzopardi. He became the Chief Justice in 2018.

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