Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party has urged the Prime Minister to keep the country away from uncertainty on the divorce issue by presenting a roadmap on the issue.

Michael Briguglio, AD Chairperson, said, “Whilst surveys confirm that most people in Malta want a decision to be taken on this important issue, the Nationalist and Labour parties are adding uncertainty. Following the various remarks made by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, it is unclear whether a referendum on divorce shall really take place. Besides, Labour’s catch-all-strategy, aiming to please everyone whilst not pronouncing itself clearly on anything significant, is not helping. AD is therefore urging the Prime Minister to present a clear roadmap on the issue. This would be of benefit not only to those who are campaigning in favour or against the introduction of this civil right, but, especially for the thousands of separated persons who would like to reconstitute their family life with the help of clear legislation.”

Yvonne Arqueros Ebejer, AD spokesperson for Civil Rights, said, “Maltese society is undergoing various changes, and family life is no exception. Whilst having a stable family is a positive aspiration that many people share, reality is not always so smooth. Reasons such as unhappiness, incompatibility and violence are deemed by many as reasons to move on with their lives. Whether our politicians agree or disagree with the dissolution of marriages, they should not deny their electorate from the introduction of divorce legislation. It is their obligation to be compassionate and to respect their electorates’ choices, decisions and how to run their own lives. After all politics is about making a difference in people’s lives. And divorce legislation will make this difference to thousands of persons.”

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