Yasmin Mifsud
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
A debate on abortion held at the University of Malta brought together opposing perspectives on one of the country’s most sensitive social issues.
Organised by the Kunsill Studenti Universitarji (KSU) and moderated by broadcaster and academic Andrew Azzopardi, the event featured Marianna Debono from the Life Network Foundation representing the pro-life position, and lawyer Elise Micallef Peplow, who spoke in favour of the pro-choice stance.
Matthew Bonanno, Sunday Times of Malta
12 Oct 2025
A lawyer and activist has criticized what she calls a lack of transparency surrounding the decisions of the medical team that determines whether a pregnancy can be terminated on medical grounds.
The medical team, made up of three specialist practitioners, was introduced as part of changes to the Criminal Code, known as Bill 28, in 2023. The so-called abortion bill states that a termination can be permitted if a woman’s life is at immediate risk or her health is in grave jeopardy.
Continued: https://www.pressreader.com/malta/the-sunday-times-malta-1805/20251012/281638196409292
As protestors take to the streets of Valletta later on Saturday, ADPD insists woman should not face prison for taking the difficult decision of terminating a pregnancy
27 September 2025
by Karl Azzopardi
ADPD has reiterated its call for the decriminalisation of abortion in Malta. ‘The sooner this is done the better as it serves the purpose of encouraging those women who need help to do so, as a result saving lives,” chairperson Sandra Gauci said on Saturday.
The statement comes as a protest on abortion rights is set to take place later today in Valletta.
September 27, 2025
Aqra bil- Malti
Three non-governmental organisations gathered on Saturday morning in front of the law courts in Valletta, urging MPs from both sides of Parliament to ensure that abortion is no longer treated as a criminal offence in Malta and to put an end to the injustice faced by Maltese women.
They explained that, as has already occurred in at least one case, when a person takes abortion pills and suffers complications, the State is effectively telling her to remain at home and endure the consequences in silence—otherwise she risks arrest if she seeks medical help. The organisations appealed for an end to the possibility that someone who undergoes or assists in an abortion could be prosecuted in court.
Continued: https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/ngos-urge-maltese-mps-to-decriminalise-abortion/
Saturday, 27 September 2025
A rally in favour of abortion was organised by the Voice for Choice coalition on Saturday in Valletta.
The message of the protestors was that "abortion is not a crime, and no one should be forced into fear, stigma, or silence when seeking healthcare".
24 September
by Thea Jürgensen
The European Union is based on key values such as freedom and equality. These values should apply to every citizen, no matter the gender. Even though it’s 2025 and men and women should have the same rights, there is still some work to be done to make sure that everyone is free and equal.
Women across Europe are still fighting for their reproductive rights and access to legal abortions. The absence of access to safe abortions services contributes to women being forced into motherhood or losing their lives due to being denied the procedure. However, European countries have adopted different approaches in this regard.
Continued; https://www.treffpunkteuropa.de/the-fight-for-safe-and-legal-abortions-in-the-eu-remains?lang=fr
Activists gathered outside Mater Dei with a banner which read 'I came for care and ended up in court'
September 20, 2025
Times of Malta
A group of activists gathered outside Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday morning to highlight the injustice of the health and legal system after a woman who reported stomach cramps to health authorities was later charged in court for carrying out an abortion.
Holding a banner reading 'Ġejt għall-għajnuna u spiċċajt il-Qorti' (I came for care and ended up in court), the demonstration was organised by the Voice For Choice coalition ahead of the Abortion Rights March Rally, taking place on September 27 in Valletta.
Continued: https://timesofmalta.com/article/activists-call-abortion-law-reform-ahead-valletta-rally.1116528
The Voice for Choice coalition says abortion is a matter of healthcare and bodily autonomy, urging people to join a march in Valletta this month
20 September 2025
by Juliana Zammit
Several organisations will protest in Valletta next week as part of this year’s Abortion Rights March Rally on September 27, in front of the Law Courts at 10am.
“Abortion is not a crime. It is a matter of healthcare and of bodily autonomy,” the coalition said, adding that the government is failing pregnant people by refusing to decriminalise abortion.
We now have a woman whose police conduct has been tarnished because she made use of a procedure that is perfectly legal across all EU countries but not her own
6 August 2025
Editorial
There seems to be widespread consensus that a woman who has had an abortion should not be sent to prison. Even among those who oppose abortion, some argue against imprisonment despite agreeing that abortion should remain a criminal act.
Malta’s draconian anti-abortion law contemplates a prison term for both woman and doctor, who would have performed an abortion. Doctors also face the prospect of losing their warrant. The amendments enacted in 2023 only introduced a very limited exception to allow an abortion to take place if a woman’s life is in grave danger and left the criminal consequences untouched.
Continued: https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/editorial/136362/outrage_is_not_enough_decriminalise_abortion
By Brian Scicluna
August 3, 2025
Earlier this week, it was reported that a young woman was handed a suspended prison sentence for taking abortion pills in Malta and then sought medical treatment for complications. The story shook many—myself included—not only because of the punishment, but because of the silence and isolation this woman must have endured.
Whatever one’s personal beliefs about abortion, there is something deeply troubling about watching another human being sentenced by the courts for a decision made in what was likely a private, and emotionally difficult moment.
Continued: https://lovinmalta.com/opinion/guest-post-you-can-be-against-abortion-and-still-be-pro-choice/
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