Opposition Seeks No-Confidence Motion Against Minister Byron Camilleri Amid Prisons Controversy

The opposition has presented a no-confidence motion against Minister Byron Camilleri following a scathing report by the Ombudsman on the state of prisons in the country. The report specifically criticized the prisons’ conditions under the directorship of Alex Dalli, who enjoyed the backing of Minister Camilleri. This move by the opposition is a clear indication of the growing discontent with the government’s handling of the prison system.

Minister Camilleri, who has been actively involved in politics since 2010, has been under increasing pressure to address the concerns raised by the Ombudsman’s report.¹ As the youngest mayor of Fgura and a former government whip, Camilleri’s reputation as a leader has been tarnished by the prison controversy. The opposition’s no-confidence motion is likely to intensify the debate on the government’s accountability and transparency in managing the prison system.