Byron Camilleri takes on Momentum proposal for on the spot fines

Minister Byron Camilleri has announced that from 1 June, there will be on-the-spot fines and immediate payment for non-resident foreigners who break the law.

The law was proposed by Momentum long ago.

Prof. Arnold Cassola, Momentum Leader and candidate on the 9th and 10th district stated: “This measure , though a belated one, is most welcome and should have been implemented ages ago. However, why should a Maltese citizen be exempted from such spot-on fines? What is the difference between a foreign tenant or a Maltese landlord leaving out the rubbish on the wrong day in Swieqi, Sliema or Gżira? What is the difference between a Maltese vandal or an Italian or Spanish one smashing car side mirrors along the road”?

Mark Camilleri Gambin, candidate on the 3rd and 11th district, added: “Why should a distinction between Maltese and foreigners be made? Lawbreakers and vandals are deemed so irrespective of their nationality. The fines on the spot should apply to all lawbreakers, irrespective of nationality. Is this some terrible new populist trend for excluding foreigners from our society?”.

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