With a Legal Notice to be published today, the minimum penalty for on-the-spot fines will double, from €25 to €50, or the minimum penalty already provided by law for that offence, whichever is higher. This means that in cases where the law already provides for a higher minimum penalty, that penalty will continue to apply, to ensure that no lesser penalty is imposed than what the law deems appropriate for the crime. This Legal Notice is linked to the one issued at the beginning of last month, through which on-the-spot fines can now be issued to persons who are not residents of Malta. The Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation, Clifton Grima, reiterated that this Legal Notice is another step towards a more effective and fair justice system. He also reiterated that, “We are continuing to build a modern legal framework that strengthens accountability and increases trust in the justice system.”