Be the first to comment!Coalition against Spring Hunting welcomes statements on referendum
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In reaction to statements made by both the government and opposition regarding the referendum to abolish spring hunting, the Coalition today welcomed the approach being taken by both main parties.
Romina Tolu, Campaign Coordinator for the Coalition said, “statements made by the Prime Minister and the Justice Minister seem to demonstrate a real commitment to respecting the referendum and to facilitate the process so that the people of Malta can now make a decision on spring hunting.”
She said, “the first test of this commitment will be the decision on the date for the referendum. Noting that the date can be anytime between 9 April and 9 July
Romina Tolu added, “the government is charged with giving advice to the President about the precise date of the referendum. We trust that the date chosen will enable enough time for constructive debate and discussion so that voters can make an informed decision and that the outcome will be decisive for Malta.”
Reacting to statements by both the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Romina Tolu added, “The position of both main political parties in Malta about spring hunting is already well known, we trust that both of them will now allow space for the main protagonists on this issue to put their case to the people both for and against abolition of spring hunting. We are looking forward to a constructive and rational debate from both sides.”
The Coalition for the Abolition of Spring Hunting is formed by 14 organisations in Malta to rally support, and lobby for an abrogative referendum on Spring Hunting; Alternattiva Demokratika, BirdLife Malta, Coalition for Animal Rights, Din L-Art Helwa, Flimkien ghal-Ambjent Ahjar, Friends of the Earth Malta, Gaia Foundation, Greenhouse Malta, International Animal Rescue Malta, Malta Organic Agriculture Movement, Moviment Graffiti, Nature Trust, Ramblers Association Malta and Youth for the Environment.
Photograph: Coalition members celebrate Constitutional Court decision on referendum on the steps of the court. By Caroline Rance
