UK Issues Statement on Malta at Universal Periodic Review 45

Thank you,

The United Kingdom welcomes Malta's strong record on human rights, including on LGBT+ rights. Malta's commitment to the rights of LGBT+ people was further evidenced last year during their successful hosting of EuroPride.

The United Kingdom also notes the continued efforts of the Maltese government to deliver reforms regarding media freedom and the rule of law. In particular the United Kingdom recognises Malta's efforts to deliver against the recommendations of the public inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

We recommend that Malta:

  1. Review progress against all the recommendations of the public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia to make clear what the next steps will be.

  2. To continue to drive progress on gender issues, in particular women's rights, as well as use their seat on the UNSC to advocate for Women, Peace and Security.

Thank you.

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