In July 2023, the secrets of Magistrate Gabriella Vella, who now aspires to become a Judge, came to light. This controversy ignited when the Court Registrar requested her to submit a report filed by Repubblika against Dr. Muscat in November 2021. However, Magistrate Vella responded that she had conducted a thorough investigation and found nothing.
Allegedly, Repubblika had been advised to approach the Commissioner, creating a procedural loophole. Subsequently, the Magistrate reportedly instructed the Commissioner to withhold action, thereby preventing Joseph Muscat from exercising his right to a response.
The web of secrecy and inacti continues to unravel, casting doubt on Magistrate Vella’s candidacy for a judicial promotion. Critics argue that, instead of aspiring to the position of Judge—a role that the Chief Justice seemingly supports—it would be more appropriate for her to step down, given the gravity of the revelations.
