Bhalissa, l-magistrata msiefra
There are lots of interesting things you can do with a couple of chopsticks
A blast from the past, who also happens to be a lawyer, has just sent me a text message: “You’ve put us all into full bitch mode. I’ve just been told that Consuelo’s in Singapore on an inkjesta with a policeman.”
You could say that whether it is true or not is now almost irrelevant (though what a good story it would be if it were). The point here is that lawyers – the very people from whom Consuelo Herrera must command respect as a magistrate – are cracking these kinds of jokes about her.
And we don’t even know whether they are jokes at all. You see? Even if it’s not true, we think it might very well be. We think it is possible.
That’s what Consuelo has done to herself. She has turned herself into somebody who might very possibly be in Singapore with a policeman, even if she is not.
If somebody were to say the same thing about, for example, Jacqueline Padovani Grima, nobody in a million years would believe it. And that’s the way it should be.
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Can you give us an idea of the hit count for today?
[Daphne – 63,000 so far. At around 6pm, the site slowed and then went down temporarily under the weight of around 10,000 requests a minute. That would be around the time people went back home after a day out and tried to get in all at once.]
Would you consider opening up the blog for advertising purposes. I’m sure with this amount of traffic you’d get a few advertisers wanting to advertise online. You’re competing with timesofmalta.com.
[Daphne – It’s only temporary, because Consie’s such a popular girl.]
Dott, stop asking for a word count!
“and tried to get in all at once”
What an unfortunate choice of words. I though you were talking about the magistrate there for a moment.
Halina Janice, Mela dik xi garaxx jewilla……………..on the other hand, that’s a thought, albeit a horrible one.
5.50pm – 6.05 pm Malta time was half-time in the Arsenal (boys) vs Man Utd (men) match. Can just imagine … ha nara the latest fuq Consuelo sakemm jibda it-tieni half.
Some pearls from the CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS
OF THE JUDICIARY:
From the last paragraph of the Preamble:
“This trust cannot be maintained and reinforced if members of the Judiciary do not conform to this Code and if they fail to observe the highest standards of correct ethical behaviour, and if the State does not ensure that the Judiciary has at its disposal all the necessary means and resources to enable it to carry out its duties efficiently and within a reasonable time.”
From the Code itself:
8. Members of the Judiciary have every right to administer their personal assets and belongings in the manner most beneficial to them. However, they shall not engage in any
activity that is in its very nature incompatible with the office they hold.
9(b) Without prejudice to the first part of rule 8, members of the Judiciary shall not exercise any profession, business or trade.
11. Members of the Judiciary, as other persons, have a right to their private life. However, in this context, members of the Judiciary are to ensure that their conduct is consistent with
their office and that it does not tarnish their personal integrity and dignity which are indispensable for the performance of their duties.
12. (Second Paragraph) Members of the Judiciary shall not associate or show familiarity with persons or associations that could discredit such members of the Judiciary or the office they hold, and they shall avoid conduct that could give rise to public scandal. In their behaviour members of the Judiciary shall demonstrate respect for the law.
13. Members of the Judiciary shall not discuss out of Court, cases that are pending in court. In full respect of freedom of expression members of the Judiciary should discourage persons from discussing, in their presence cases that are sub judice.
15. Members of the Judiciary shall carry out their duties according to the dictates of their conscience, objectively and without fear, favour or prejudice, and in keeping with the
laws and customs of the land.
16. Members of the Judiciary, in the performance of their duties, shall set aside all prejudice and decide cases objectively and solely on their legal and factual merits.
17. Members of the Judiciary shall conduct themselves, both in Court and outside Court, in such a manner as not to put into doubt their independence and impartiality or the
independence and impartiality of the office they hold.
25. Members of the Judiciary shall not, whether in their private or public life, act in such manner as might imply political partiality.
28. Members of the Judiciary shall not comment or grant interviews to the media, or speak in public on matters which are sub judice. Members of the Judiciary shall avoid
communicating with the media and pronouncing themselves in public on matters which constitute a public controversy. In general, members of the Judiciary shall not seek publicity
or the approval of the public or the media.
FROM THE GUIDELINES ANNEXED TO THE CODE:
Social, cultural and other activities
As a rule a Judge may engage in historical, educational, cultural, sporting or like social and recreational activities, if such activities do not detract from the dignity of the judicial office or otherwise interfere with the performance of judicial duties; and for such purpose a Judge may be a member of a historical, educational, cultural or sporting association. The same applies to charitable activities. However membership of associations which involve or require regular
meetings with persons who are actively engaged in the business sector or in politics should be undertaken with great caution. In case of doubt, the Chief Justice is to be consulted.
There isn’t much to say, is there?
It is very sad to see that most of these guidelines are being blatantly flouted and nothing is done about it. I have laughed my head off these past few days but on reflection it is very sobering indeed to think that the country has people like Consuelo in positions of influence and being so blase’ about it.
if this is accurate, then this should be put somewhere for ALL to see
Maybe it’s time they kicked her off the bench, otherwise the image of the judiciary as a whole will simply go further downhill, especially after the Vella/Arrigo saga.
This is just a ‘code of ethics’ ,like other code of ethics(Mepa comes to mind) if you break it nothing happens.There is nothing written and signed by the members of the judiciary stating that if they breach this code they suffer the consequencies.
You are mistaken. The Code of Ethics for Members of the Judiciary, as with the Code of Ethics for Advocates and Legal Procurators, has the force of law.
A breach of said code is investigated by the Commission for the Administration of Justice, who can or will, in the event of a report received regarding a member of the Judiciary, will then report its findings to Parliament.
Sanction, if applicable on the recomendation of the CAJ, is then applied on a vote of the House in favour of a disciplinary measure by QMV.
the problem is, the Commission is toothless and unless the politicians do something about it, it will remain that way.
Maybe it’s Musumeci in some sort of kinky gear.
Congrats Daphne!
Friends from outside Malta have phoned to ask if I’ve seen your pages this weekend! Apparently a few met up yesterday and read them out for a good laugh!
Keep it up!
“Keep it up” … and there I was again, thinking you were egging the magistrate on!
*** BREAKING NEWS ***
“The charming tale of the magistrate who shagged a man while his wife was having a baby” is the most active on your blog. And the count is …?
Daphne’s blog is read every day in my household. It’s more entertaining than anything else in the UK. We’ve been reading your contributions since the ToM days and all I can say is ‘Keep them coming girl’, some people on that little island just do not learn.
Had tea with a group of friends. Enjoyed a good laugh at Consie’s expense, but at the end of it all, a sobering conclusion. This woman should never be allowed to sit there and judge any of us, even if it’s for a parking offence.
Just watched Super One, the shits are out for blood D.
U se jiqba ma wiccom. (or is it wicchom?)
particelli, articli, plurali u gidi…..imnalla tkun daphne to brighten up my afternoon
God, how I wish they still burn witches.
Charming! And I guess you call yourself Catholic and send your kiddies off to duttrina on the appointed days?
U le, Debbie Mula. Kieku dik Benoit tan-Nutella ila li inharqet. Insomma, tinharaq regolarment, imma b’mod differenti.
Does Def call herself catholic?????
[Daphne – No. But Consuelo and Robert do, and so do all the other guests at her ‘parties’. There you have it.]