The Ombudsman investigation has led to the conclusion that the infamous circular from Clifton Grima’s Ministry, which asks teachers to conform to government policy when they express themselves in public on education matters, constitutes a restriction on the freedom to express their personal opinions.
The request for an investigation was instigated by Momentum and taken up by UPE.
Momentum Secretary General Mark Camilleri Gambin stated: “This is an excellent 1 May gift for education workers. The Ombudsman has now recommended that the Ministry issue guidelines which do not impinge on the teachers’ freedom of expression and which ensure that teachers do not risk any disciplinary proceedings or any other negative repercussions”.
Please find attached the full report issued by the Office of the Ombudsman.
