Over the last few weeks, several local newspapers have highlighted a number of important court decisions involving cases handled by Sciberras Advocates across various areas of immigration law.
In one case, the Court of Appeal found that a third-country national should not be penalised for citing the wrong date in an appeal when the attached documentation clearly identified the decision being challenged. The Court emphasised that procedural technicalities should not override substantive justice and remitted the case back to the Immigration Appeals Board to be reconsidered on its merits rather than dismissed on a technicality.
In another case, although the Court did not formally overturn a deportation order due to procedural constraints, it urged the authorities to exercise humanitarian discretion. The Court recognised the particular circumstances involved and encouraged the competent authorities to allow the third-country national to reapply for work without being required to leave Malta.
These articles collectively highlight several court cases in which immigration law intersects with labour rights and broader systemic vulnerabilities. They show how numerous third-country nationals (TCNs) have faced deportation or adverse decisions due to administrative failings by employers or authorities, rather than through any fault of their own. The courts have, in various instances, recognised procedural and substantive injustices, ordering reconsideration or other remedies where administrative oversight caused disproportionate immigration consequences. The cases also illustrate how systemic exploitation can arise where vulnerable workers lack proper legal guidance, and how decisive legal representation can make a critical difference.
Across these matters, Sciberras Advocates has demonstrated its ability to combine procedural precision with principled, human-rights-based advocacy in order to secure meaningful outcomes for third-country nationals in Malta. Whether challenging the rigid dismissal of an appeal on a mere technicality, persuading the Court to prioritise substantive justice over clerical error, or advancing strong humanitarian arguments in cases involving serious mental health concerns, the firm has consistently worked to ensure that clients are not unfairly prejudiced by administrative rigidity or systemic shortcomings.
Through strategic litigation, careful preparation of appeals, and effective courtroom advocacy, Sciberras Advocates has safeguarded clients’ rights to due process, proportionality, and fair consideration. Its deep understanding of the interplay between immigration procedural rules and fundamental human rights principles has enabled the firm to elevate overlooked humanitarian concerns and secure positive results for its clients.
This combination of legal precision, procedural expertise, and compassionate representation underscores how Sciberras Advocates continues to strengthen its position as a leading immigration law firm in Malta.
All articles can be accessed here:
Judge asks migration board to review case it dismissed over technicality
Court urges Identità not to deport depressed TCN
Court rulings lay bare systemic exploitation of third-country workers
Third Country Nationals in Malta requiring assistance or support, please contact us on [email protected].
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Article rédigé par Mme Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), rédactrice invitée, est une spécialiste du marketing et de la gestion d'entreprise avec un accent particulier sur les questions d'entreprise, comptables et juridiques.
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