The Malta Maritime Forum, yesterday received for the first time the draft bill entitled: “An Act to amend the Constitution of Malta in introducing and recognising the fundamental human right to live in a clean, heathy and sustainable environment, which shall afford the protection and promote the rights and interests of the Maltese population and future generations”.
On reading the text of the Bill, the Forum noted that the principle of enshrining the right for the enjoyment of the environment within the constitution is a noble one and deserves full support.
However, the subsequent paragraphs within the bill which give right of action to all persons to take action in case they feel that their right for enjoyment of the environment has been, or is being, or is likely to be contravened, which can lead to the suspension of any activity, including an economic activity, is inappropriate and the implications deriving therefrom are unimaginable.
The Forum has already communicated its concerns through the proper channel and will be expounding further its position in discussions that it has with the Opposition in the coming days.
