{"id":56837,"date":"2026-04-15T06:19:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T05:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=56837"},"modified":"2026-04-15T06:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T05:19:43","slug":"best-deal-signed-for-court-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/best-deal-signed-for-court-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Best deal signed for Court workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u00a0During an event marking the signing of the best deal for Court Services Agency employees, at the Court building in Valletta, the Prime Minister described this agreement as another important step forward in the field of justice.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">He said that this agreement is sending a clear message that the workers who support the administration of justice, prepare the daily work, assist the judiciary, guide citizens, maintain order and keep records, should be respected, supported and appreciated.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> He maintained that this step has come at a time when our country is continuing to modernise justice services.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u201cWe are increasing investment, continuing to strengthen human resources, improving infrastructure and accelerating digital transformation, so that justice is more efficient, more transparent and more accessible to all,\u201d stressed Prime Minister Robert Abela.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Referring to the 2026 Budget, the Prime Minister reiterated that the Government is committed to continuing to provide the necessary tools to continue strengthening the justice sector.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">At the same time, important legislative reforms are being carried out, more specialization in courts such as the Commercial and Family Courts and new sections such as the Magistrates\u2019 Section specialized in Magisterial Inquiries.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">This is in addition to the continuous strengthening of the judiciary and the services that surround it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> The Government is also investing in the spaces in which justice is administered, with more chambers, improved security and new buildings for the Courts such as Palazzo Conte.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">In addition, planning for modern and accessible infrastructure is continuing, including in Gozo, and we are embracing technology through new equipment in the courts, better connectivity and digital systems that simplify the way cases are processed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> All of this, the Prime Minister stressed, is leading to more timely decisions being taken, service is being further strengthened and public trust continues to grow.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Prime Minister Robert Abela also said that this agreement is important to strengthen stability and professionalism.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">At the same time, it is also helping to maintain experience, attract new skills and recognise the ever-growing responsibilities that a modern justice system brings with it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> \u201cFor the Government, workers really come first. For us, they and their families are the foundation of what our country is,\u201d said Dr Abela, as he made reference to the Government\u2019s ongoing commitment to continue improving the conditions of workers, as well as with reference to the tax cut for all workers which has entered its second year and another tax cut for working parents.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Minister for Justice and Construction Sector Reform Jonathan Attard said that with this agreement they are not only strengthening working conditions, but are also creating new positions, progression structures and career opportunities.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u201cWe are sending a clear message: that in this Agency you can grow, learn and move forward. Our intention is clear: to continue investing in human resources, infrastructure and legal reforms, as part of a plan for a more specialised justice system,\u201d reiterated Minister Jonathan Attard.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Dr Vanessa Grech, Chief Executive Officer of the Court Services Agency said, \u201cToday we are celebrating an important milestone for the Court Services Agency. This agreement is a testament to our commitment to offer strong conditions and attract more workers within the agency. Committed to continuing to strengthen the Agency, carry out new infrastructure projects and build a more modern, efficient and people-friendly justice system.\u201d<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">GWU Deputy General Secretary Kevin Camilleri said that this Collective Agreement is the result of collaboration between the Court Administration and the General Workers\u2019 Union.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Through constructive dialogue and mutual respect, a balance has been reached that strengthens both the stability of the judicial system and the well-being of workers, and establishes a solid foundation for a more efficient and sustainable service in the future.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Photos: DOI\/OPM<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_56837\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"56837\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0During an event marking the signing of the best deal for Court Services Agency employees, at the Court building in Valletta, the Prime Minister described this agreement as another important step forward in the field of justice. 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