Harbinson’s credibility is further eroded by his choice of collaborators, including Sam Sittlington, a consultant with a chequered history. Sittlington, tasked with liaising with Magistrate Vella and overseeing Malta-based efforts, has faced his own controversies, including dismissal by the British government over his work in Guyana and allegations of conflicts of interest involving PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Sam Sittlington
His presence does little to inspire confidence in the integrity of Harbinson’s report or the broader inquiry.
Fenech’s connections to Harbinson deepen suspicions of political interference. As president of the Chamber of Advocates and a close ally of former Nationalist Party (PN) leader Simon Busuttil, Fenech wields considerable influence in Malta’s legal and political circles.
Peter Fenech
Critics allege that his involvement is part of a broader PN effort to use the inquiry as a tool to discredit Labour-led governance, rather than a genuine pursuit of justice.
