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e-Government Services Directory
Law and Enforcement (cont.)
Service Description Target Audience
67. Online Police Reporting The Police portal offers a number of services to the public. It allows citizens to submit General Public
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reports on crimes and incidents to the Malta Police Force. The reports are reviewed by
Police personnel and an initial confirmation will be provided within three working days to
the person providing the report.
The website states the nature of crimes and incidents that may be reported as well as the
limits on monetary value of the crime or incident that may be made online. If the monetary
amount exceeds the limit which is stated on the website, the person is required to make a
report at the nearest police station.
Citizens may also submit information about non-urgent criminal activities or any other
public safety concerns. If the person filing the report feels that the criminal activity is
urgent, the website provides an emergency number whereby the Police may be contacted.
The information reported is treated in a confidential manner.
68. Sentenzi Online The Ministry for Justice and Home Affairs (MJHA) provides a number of law related services General Public
to citizens. A collection of the most important judgments since 1944 is available.
69. Judiciary of Malta The Judiciary portal provides citizens with information about the Judiciary, Judges and General Public
Magistrates and about the courts they sit in. The portal also provides the latest news from
the Courts of Justice.
70. Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act (Cap. 496) gives the general public a right to access
documents held by public authorities, including all ministries and departments, and
thus increases transparency and accountability. A request for accessing a document or
information under the FOI Act can be submitted via the e-ID through this portal.
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