Integrity in public life
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Those serving in public life, whether as politicians or as officials in the public service, know that they are in a position of trust. They are just stewards of the processes that ultimately serve society. Public figures are expected to abide by high standardIntegrity in public life
Those serving in public life, whether as politicians or as officials in the public service, know that they are in a position of trust. They are just stewards of the processes that ultimately serve society. Public figures are expected to abide by high standards of exemplary behaviour that are characterised by selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Recent revelations about the behaviour of a member of Parliament and a high-ranking public official can raise legitimate questions as to whether these public officials are committed to the principle of integrity. These two incidents have similarities but are also different in some ways. Labour MP and chairman of Heritage Malta Anton Refalo was charged in court with assaulting his son after he allegedly spread revenge porn of his ex-girlfriend. The Magistrates’ Court acquitted Dr Refalo as the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove its case. So an alleged case of domestic violence by a member of Parliament produced no sanctions because of insufficient criminal evidence. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and former Rabat mayor Frank Fabri was... Read more