GRTU’s National Executive Council met Moviment Zwieg bla Divorzju, represented by Dr Andre` Camilleri, Nathalie Haywood, William Buckle and David Zahra. GRTU’s President Paul Abela emphasised that “GRTU as a national body was not taking any position as this was not an issue within the framework of GRTU’s statute. Individual GRTU Council members and members of GRTU are free to be active on one side or the other or not at all.”
GRTU said it recognises that Marriage laws in Malta should be amended to resolve issues that are increasingly to the fore and expects that the divorce campaign will continue in a friendly and democratic manner and that whatever the outcome the search for practical and effective solutions precedes.
All individual GRTU Council members present for the discussion spoke on the importance to continue strengthening and not breaking the family. The general line on which those present spoke was that they were very sceptical on how divorce is a practical solution that helps and does not disrupt the Maltese family values.
All opinions expressed where on an individual basis. As a national organisation GRTU, though recognising the importance of the debate, said it is not involved.
The GRTU said on the Divorce Referendum
“It is an issue for individuals to decide
As a national body GRTU does not take a position
Appeals to the individual and families to participate in the referendum.”