MBR_Issue_28 -February 2017 (1)

Malta Business Review
WORLD CONSUMER DAY
Chamber of
Advocates To
Commemorate
World
Consumer Day
4th Edition
of Annual
Conference
To Discuss
Consumer Law
and Policy
- MBR Correspondant -
The Volkswagen emissions scandal,
new rules governing the Insolvency
Fund for travel operators,
recent important ECJ consumer-related
judgements and the first year in operation
of the Arbiter for Financial Services will
be the main topics at the forthcoming 4th
edition of the Annual Consumer Law &
Policy Conference on the 15th of March
2017.
Themed “Consumer Law and Policy”, this
half-day conference organised by the
Malta Law Academy of the Chamber of
Advocates will be held at the Chamber’s
premises inside the Courts of Justice and
will coincide with World Consumers Day.
Speakers will include University lecturers, a
consumer expert from the EU Commission
and the Financial Services Arbiter.
Dr David Fabri, who will chair this half-day
conference, referred to the chosen topics
during the event. “All these topics are of
great relevance today as the emission
scandal extends to other car manufacturers
especially seeing the serious challenges
faced by local consumers in various
spheres. Moreover, after a year in office,
it would be very useful to take stock of
the new Arbiter's Office and its effect on
local financial services consumers and
operators.”
Dr Stefan Camilleri, Secretary General
of the Malta Chamber of Advocates,
explained how the conference, which is
the fourth of its series, has now become
an established annual event on the
calendar of academic activities hosted by
the Malta Law Academy in collaboration
with the Department of Commercial Law
at the University of Malta.
“The Malta Law Academy was founded
by the Chamber of Advocates as a
foundation to provide continuous training
for lawyers beyond their graduation.
These conferences are seeing increasing
participation by legal professionals and
this helps legal practitioners keep up with
the legislation that is constantly changing.
Our final aim is not only to retain but
also to strengthen the level of the legal
profession,” said Dr Camilleri.
Although these conferences are mainly
aimed at practising lawyers, law students
and members of the judiciary also attend.
Registrations are open at €30, and €20
for students. To register call on 21248601,
77208601 or e-mail events@avukati.org MBR
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