Lectures in administrative law XXV

Abstract

The precept of the rule of law mandates that public authorities, irrespective of the nature of their engagement, bear the solemn responsibility of ensuring the preservation and enforcement of human rights. In essence, human rights represent a fundamental cornerstone of democratic societies, serving as a bulwark for safeguarding the freedoms and rights of every individual. In the context of Malta, these rights are deeply embedded within our constitutional framework and further buttressed by our commitment to various international accords including the European Convention of Human Rights and the treaty of accession to the European Union signed in Athens on the 16th April 2003.