Criminal Justice
A Bibliography of Maltese Studies

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Attempt cases

Calleja, L. (1994) Attempted Crime: A comparative study, post gradute thesis, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Child abuse

Borg, P.P. (1991) Perspectives in Child Abuse, graduate disseration, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Bruno, J. (1999) Nurses' Perceptions of Child Abuse, graduate dissertation, Nursing Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Buttigieg, T. (1996) Prevalence of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Maltese Substance Users Attending Services, post-graduate disseration, Addictive Behaviour, unpublished: University of London.

Cachia, G. (1999) Child Sexual Abuse and the Role of the Social Worker, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Cachia, S. (1999) The Social Worker's Role in the Prevention of Child Abuse, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Camilleri, Y. (1992) Child Support Services focusing on Physically Abused Children, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Frendo, R. (1995) The Victimisation of Minors: Protection under criminal law, graduate disseration, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Galea, C. (1999) Child Sexual Abuse: The civil aspect, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Galea Salomone, M. (1988) Legal Aspects of Child Abuse, graduate disseration, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Grima, C. (1999) The Shortcomings of Maltese Law and Policy in dealing with Cases of Child Sexual Abuse, graduate disseration, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Quattromani, M. (1998) The Social Worker's Role with the Emotionally Abused Child, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Macelli, N. (1996) Childhood Policies and Measures in Malta, research assisted by L. Callus, Social policy implementation updates, 2, Social Welfare Planning Unit, Ministry for Social Development: Santa Venera.

Magro, B. (1999) Policies and Procedures for Prevention and Dealing with Cases of Child Sexual Abuse for Children in Care, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Mazzitelli, F. (1999) Emotional Abuse and Neglect in Children Coming from a Domestic Violence Environment, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Said, A. (2003) Social Work and Child Abuse in the Maltese Family Division of the Civil Court, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Saliba, H. (2002) Double Trouble: Maltese social workers' perspective on the abused disabled child, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Sammut, A. (2000) Child Abuse Intervention in a General Hospital Setting, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Schiavone, M. (1997) Mothers of Sexually Abused Children: Identifying needs and providing support, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Vassallo, S.M. (1997) Attitudes towards Child Abuse in Malta, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Vella, S.J. (2001) Child Victims as Child Witnesses: The effects on girls giving live testimony in a Maltese courtroom, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Community policing

Caruana, A. (1999) Neighbourhood Watch in Malta: A case study, graduate dissertation, Criminology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Farrugia, J. (1999) Neighbourhood Watches and Fear of Crime, graduate dissertation, Criminology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Magri, C. (1999) Community Policing and Target Hardening Techniques: An assessment of household burglary in Santa Venera, graduate dissertation, Criminology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Crime fiction

Schembri, J. (2000) Partners with "Crime": A qualitative investigation in readings of crime fiction, graduate dissertation, Communication Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Crime prevention

Craus, A. (1996) The role of a Youth Worker in Crime Privention Policies: A proposal, graduate dissertation, Youth Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Lanfranco, R.J. (1999) The Role of the Armed Forces of Malta in Maritime Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention, graduate dissertation, Criminology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Crime Stories
(see also: History)

Anonimous (1926) Il Ktil tal Hamrun, bir-ritratt tal Maktul: Fuk iz-zeug giuri capitali ta Teresa Sammut u Antonio Bajada, Tipografia San Paolo: Malta

Camilleri, S. (1898) Id-Delitt ta Paulu Azoppardi "it-Torc" li qatel lil Marì Baldacchino "Furficetta" fit-23 ta Lulju 1851: Malta.

Schiavone, M. (1997) Il-Qtil tal-Furficetta u Gurijiet ohra, Pubblikazzjonijiet Indipendenza: Malta.

Segond, G. (date of publication unknown) Delitt li Ichexchex fuk il Gheira: Malta

Crimes against public officers

Vella, P. (1967) Outrage and Violence committed against Public Officers, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Crimes against the person

Pace Spadaro, G. (1983) Aspects of Crimes against the Person in Maltese case-law, graduate disseration, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Criminal justice authorities

Carabott, A. and Cutajar, E. (2001) From Correction to Education: An educational programme for correctional officers, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Zahra, M. (1998) The Social Worker and the Probation Officer: A comparative analysis, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta

Criminal justice system

De Gaetano, V.A. (2002) 'Drug-related crime and criminal justice issues in Malta', Id-Dritt, vol. XVIII, pp. 101-108: Malta.

Grech, J. (1996) Towards an Introduction of VORP (Victim/Offender Reconciliation Programme) in the Maltese Criminal Justice System, post-graduate dissertation, Criminal Justice, unpublished: University of Leicester.

Montebello, M.F. (1999) 'Striking criminality with Victim Support Malta: Answering bad with good', The Malta Independent: Malta.

Montebello, M.F. (2000), L-Iskutella ta' l-Abbandunati: Kunsiderazzjonijiet filosofici ghal pjan globali ta' gustizzja kriminali f'pajjizna, Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl (Daritama): Malta.

Criminal procedure

Aquilina, K. and Micallef, P.E. (1992) A Profile of the Maltese Courts of Justice, Department of Information, Valletta: Malta.

Attard, D. (1999) Circumstantial Evidence for a Conviction, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Attard Montalto, J. (1979) The Burden of Proof in Criminal Procedure, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Borg Myatt, D. (2002) Criminal Amendments 2000 Affecting the Attorney General and the Criminal Courts, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Brancaleone, G. (1988) Reappraisal of the Trial by Jury System, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Casha, A. (2001) The Discretion to Prosecute and the Position under Maltese Law, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Cefai, R. (1975) An Analysis of Some of the Exclusionary Rules of Evidence, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Desira, N. (1988) The Court of Criminal Appeal with particular reference to the Possibilities of Appeal by the Attorney-General, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Falzon, N. (2001) The Powers and Role of the Prosecutor in Pre-Trial Proceedings in Front of the International Criminal Court and their Potential Impact on Maltese Law, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Farrugia, K. (1983) Evidence and Proof in Criminal Procedure, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Fenech, P. (1988) The Rights of the Accused under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, 1984 of England and Wales and the Maltese Law in Criminal Procedure: A comparative study, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Fenech Adami, R. (1986) The Confession of the Accused, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Filletti, S. (2002) 'The exclusionary rule of illegally-obtained evidence: An Anglo-Saxon perspective', Id-Dritt, vol. XVIII, pp. 93-99: Malta.

Galea, C. (1997) A Comparative Study on the Admissibility and Proof of certain Scientific Evidence in the Criminal Trial, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Giglio, J. (1993) Recent Developments in the Granting of Bail under Maltese and Foreign Law, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Inguanez, S. (1995) Some Innovative Defences in Maltese Criminal Law, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Izzo Clarke, J. (1992) The Attorney General: Privileges, powers and functions under Maltese law, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Macmillan, A., ed. (1915) 'History of the Maltese Islands: Laws and procedure', Malta and Gibraltar, pp. 157-160, reprinted in 1985, Melitensia Book Club, issue 2, Midsea Books Ltd.: Malta.

Mamo, A.J. (date unkwown), Notes on Criminal Law: University of Malta.

Micallef, P.E. (1983) Criminal Courts and Courts-Martial: A comparative study relating to jurisdiction and procedure — With particular reference to the Malta Armed Forces Act, 1970, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Mifsud, M. (1988) The Role of the Inquiring Magistrate, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Montalto, R. (2002) Hearsay Evidence in Criminal Proceedings, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Pace, J. (1964) The Complaint in Maltese Penal Proceedings, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Saliba, G. (1977) Search and Arrest in Maltese Criminal Law, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Sultana, M. (2001) The Length of Detention Pending Trial: A comparative study of the Maltese preventive custody and the Italian custodia cautelare, post-graduate, Human Rights, unpublished: University of Malta.

Zahra, P.L. (1999) Prisoners and the Right to a Fair Hearing, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Zammit Maempel, J.L. (1969) The Constitution of a Court of Criminal Appeal in Malta, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Deviance

Balzan, D. (1999) Anomie and Social Strain: Applying anomie theory to the understanding of male criminal behaviour in the Maltese social context, graduate dissertation, Youth Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Busuttil, S. and Sacco, M. (1997) Deviant Behaviour and the Adolescent: An analysis of motivational patterns and the role of the school in aetiology and maintenance, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Cini, C. (1999) Crimes of the Innocent: Fighting drugs in Malta, Salesian Publications: Malta.

Craus, A. and Saliba, E. (1999) School Misconduct and Delinquent Behaviour, graduate dissertation, Youth Studies: University of Malta.

Dimech, P. and Gruppetta, R. (1987) A Study in some Types of Deviant Behaviour in the School among 14-16 year old Girls, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Ellul Bonici, K. (1999) Money Laundering: Issues in prevention and enforcement measures in the industrialised world, and in small and emerging states, graduate dissertation, Criminology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Nygaard, C. (1999) Female Pathways into Crime, graduate dissertation, Youth Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Vella, K. (1999) Parenting Children with Deviant Behaviour, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Deviant people

Battistino, J. (1988) Echoes from Within, graduate dissertation, Psychology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Satariano A. and Pace, B. (2001) Educating the young delinquent, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Scicluna, A.M. (2001) The Agony of the Wounded: A Window unto the Language of Self-Injury, graduate dissertation, Psychology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Domestic violence
(see also: Rape; Sexual offences)

Cassar, R. (1998) The Effects of Domestic Violence on Young People in their Relationships, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Buhagiar, J. (1995) Children of Battered Wives: The after-effects on children who witnessed the battering of their mothers by their husbands, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Savona Ventura, M. (1994) The Dilemma of the Battered Wife: Choices and options following respite at the refuge, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Tonna, A. (1995) The Consequences on the Mental Health of Physically Abused Wives, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Theuma, C. (1994) Abused Women Seeking Help, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Galea, K. (1996) Women In Hiding: The role of the media — A qualitative study on the women residing at "Dar Merhba Bik", graduate dissertation, Communication Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Vassallo, M.C. (1997) Police Intervention in Cases of Wife Battering, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Cassar, D. (1998) The Traumatic Experience of a Battered Wife, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Saliba, N. (1998) How Safe are Battered Women?, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Gatt Rutter, A. (1999) Where Do We Go From Here?: A second chance of life after domestic violence, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Camilleri, E. (1999) Wife Abuse: The psychological, physical and emotional scar, graduate dissertation, Criminology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Farrugia, M. (2001) Spirituality: A neglected aspect in the holistic approach when counselling abused women?, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Gili, J. (2001) The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Mallia, S. (2001) Domestic Violence Against Women in Malta The problems encountered by victims in relation to police attitudes and sensitisation, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Camilleri, J. (2001) Analyses of Statistics of Services Provided for Domestic Violence Survivors, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Muscat, C. (2002) A Sociological Study of Abuse: Eleven case studies of abused women, graduate dissertation, Sociology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Bianchi , F. (2001) The Abuse of Women with Disability, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Farrugia, M. (2001) The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: Behavioural and emotional perspectives, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Francalanza, A. (2003) Against All Odds: Women's experiences [i.e. experiences of women] who sought shelter at "Ghabex", graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Caruana, K. (2001) Sexual Harassment Within the Malta Police Force, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Azzopardi, A. (2003) What Effect Does Staying in a Women's Shelter have on Women?, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Elderly, The

Gialanze, J.M. (1990) Violence towards the Elderly, graduate dissertation, Socio-Legal, unpublished: University of Malta.

Finance

Borg, R. (2000) Crime and Punishment and the Financial Services, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Borg Cole, S. (1979) The Concept of Taking, Gain, Obtaining and Appropriation in Crimes against Property, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Portelli, I. (1999) Setting up a Security Service Department within the Central Prevention Unit, graduate dissertation, Criminology, unpublished: University of Malta.

History
(see also: Crime stories)

Attard, E. (2000) Il-Habs: L-istorja tal-habsijiet f'Malta mill-1800: Malta.

Attard, E. (2003) Delitti f'Malta: Mitejn sena ta' omicidji — 1800-2000, Book Distributors Ltd.: Malta.

Borg-Muscat, D. (1999) Absolutism and the Power of Social Control in Malta: 1775-1825, post-graduate, History, unpublished: University of Malta.

Calnan, D. (1966) Knights in Durance: A record of the carvings and inscriptions in the dungeon of the Castle of St. Angelo in Malta — together with an account of the Knights confined therein between 1532 and 1670, St. Joseph's Home: Malta.

Farrugia Randon, R. (1991) Camillo Sceberras: His life and times: Malta.

Galea Medati, U. (2000) Violence and Society in Malta: 1814-1846, graduate dissertation, History, unpublished: University of Malta.

Ganado, A. (2003) 'The Maltese Criminal Code of 1854', The Sunday Times, part 1: December 7, pp.56-7, part 2: December 14, pp. 54-5: Malta.

Lauri , G. (1980) Aspects of Crime and Punishment in the Early Decades of Seventeenth Century Malta, graduate dissertation, History, unpublished: University of Malta.

Muscat, J.A. and Cassar, J. (1995), The Gozo Prisons Graffiti: Malta.

International cooperation

Briffa, K. (2003) Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters between EU Member States, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Demicoli, S. (2002) Trans-National Police Co-Operation in Combating Trans-Border Crime in Europe with particular reference to Major European Union related Policies and Initiatives, graduate dissertation, Philosophy, unpublished: University of Malta.

Law enforcement

Micallef, D. (1999) The Use of Force by the Police, graduate dissertation, Criminology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Miruzzi , A.P. (1997) Law Enforcement: A tool to combat the drug problem, graduate dissertation, Sociology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Legal aid

Mallia, A. (1986) Legal Aid : A comparative study, graduate dissertation, Sociology, unpublished: University of Malta.

Media

Abdilla, C. (2001) The Public Perception of the Malta Police Force, graduate dissertation, Communication Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Cassar, D. (2000) The Media Consumption Patterns of Female Inmates, Communication Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Dalli, M. (1998) Murder Reporting in Local Newspapers, graduate dissertation, Communication Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Money laundering

Cutajar, G.J. (1995) The Domestic and International Aspects of Money Laundering, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Vella, K. (2000) The effects of Money Laundering and the Local Legal and Administrative Structures for its Prevention: An emphasis on the auditor's duties and obligations, graduate dissertation, Financial Services, unpublished: University of Malta.

Prison experience

Coleiro, D. and Pace, L. (2003) The Experience of being Young and in Prison, graduate dissertation, Youth and Community Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Ferry, M. (1986) The Psycho-Social Effects of Short-Term Prison Sentences, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Scicluna, M.A. (1990) Young Adults in Prison: Alternatives and after-care, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Yogev, Y. (2001) Imprisoned Mothers: Motherhood & victimization, post-graduate, Human Rights, unpublished: University of Malta.

Prison education

Attard, S.A. and Enriquez, F. (2001) An Educational Programme for Female Inmates at the Corradino Correctional Facility, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Borg, B.M. (1994) Towards an Adult Education Programme in the Maltese Prison, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Camilleri, E. (1998) A Library Behind Bars: The establishment and development of prison libraries, including aspects of the library at the C.C.F. Malta, graduate dissertation, Library Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Camilleri, R. (2001) Dealing with HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis Infections at Corradino Correctional Facility: An educational programme for prison inmates, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Caruana, T. (2000) Vocational Education: A proposal for Corradino Correctional Facility inmates, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Cauchi, B. (1999) Teaching their History to Prison Inmates, post graduate dissertation, History, unpublished: University of Malta.

Galea, M. and Theuma Scerri, D. (1999) An Educational Programme for Prison Inmates, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Schembri, H. and Seychell, M. (2001) For a Better Lifestyle: A nutrition and physical education programme for prison inmates, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Vella, J. (1996) Getting Them On While Keeping Them In: Education and the politics of incarceration - a Maltese case study, post-graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Prison ministry

Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl — Daritama (1998) Jien Qeghidt Ghajnejja f'Ghajnejkom: Gabra ta' diskorsi li ghamlu l-ahhar Papiet minn Piju XII sa Gwanni Pawlu II lill-habsin jew dwar il-habs, maqluba ghall-Malti mill-ilsna originali mill-voluntiera ta' Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl (Daritama): Malta.

Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl — Daritama (2001) L-Istorja tal-Bidu, Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl (Daritama): Malta.

Montebello, M.F. (2002) 'Fil-qorti ma' l-akkuzat', It-Torca, 19 ta' Mejju: Malta.

Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl (2003) Tama Kontra Kull Tama: Tisenna ghall-ghada, adattament ta’ kitba ta' Henry Nouwen, Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl (Daritama): Malta.

Montebello, M.F. (2003) 'In court with the accused', www.mddmalta.org: Malta.

Montebello, M.F. (2003) Daphne — jew Intom Tiddefendu l-Kriminali!, Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl (Daritama): Malta.

Prisoners' rehabilitation

Caruana, S. (1993) Rehabilitation of Prisoners, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Cutajar, N. (2000) Working with Offenders in Prison, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Ellul, G. and Palmier, B. (2001) An Alternative to Crime: Facilitating employability for prison inmates, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Schembri, J. (1992) Some Aspects of Re-Integratng the Ex-Prisoner into the Maltese Society: A social work perspective, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Theuma, R.C. (1979) Il-Habs u l-Habsin: Programm ta' riforma u rijabilitazzjoni: Malta.

Racism

Calleja, M. (2000), Aspects of Racism in Malta, Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl (Daritama): Malta.

Rape
(see also: Domestic violence; Sexual offences)

Mifsud, G. (1995) Marital rape: An overview of its development as an offence and proposed amendments, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Bugeja, V. (1999) Rape: Victims to survivors — The helping roles of a social worker, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Rehabilitation
(see also: Prisoners' rehabilitation)

Bonnici, S. and Marmara, I. (2002) The Rehabilitation and Educational Programmes at the S.A.T.U. and the San Blas Residences, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Sentencing

Azzopardi, M. (1990) Probation with Drug Addicts, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Azzopardi, T. (1977) The Personal Factors and Social Background of the Offender as a Ground for Mitigation of Punishment, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Camilleri, D. (1995) Is Probation a Meaningful Alternative to Prison?: An analysis of the situation in Malta, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Jackson, A. (1998) Doing Hours Instead of Doing Time: Community service orders as an alternative to incarceration, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Lia, P. (1979) The Judgements of the Court of Criminal Appeal: A critical study, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Mifsud , V. (1993) Community Service as an Alternative to Imprisonment for Offenders, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Mifsud Tommasi, M. (1990) A Study of the Legal Forms of Punishment, graduate dissertation, Socio-Legal, unpublished: University of Malta.

Rapa, B. (1989) The Law of Probation in the Maltese Community, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Saliba, M. (2003) The Idea of Criminal Punishment in the Public Sphere: A Maltese perspective, graduate dissertation, Social Studies, unpublished: University of Malta.

Scicluna, D.P. (1975) The Limitations of Maltese Methods of Treating the Offender, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Scicluna, G. (1988) Rehabilitation of Offenders: Alternatives to custodial treatment, graduate dissertation, Public Administration, unpublished: University of Malta.

Sexual offences
(see also: Domestic violence; Rape)

Sacco, M. (1996) Planning a Social Support Service for Victims of Sexual Assault, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Gulia, K. (1981) Sexual Offences: An appraisal of the present law relating to sexual offences, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Sacco, M. (1996) Planning a Social Support Service for Victims of Sexual Assault, graduate dissertation, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Scerri Ferrante, J. (1992) A brief Review of the Recent Developments on the Law Relating to the Offence of Carnal Knowledge with Violence with Particular Reference to Marital Rape, graduate dissertation, Socio-Legal, unpublished: University of Malta.

State criminal responsibility

Bellizzi, P. (2002) The Concept of State Criminal Responsibility, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Surveys

Abela, A.M. (2000), Values of Women and Men in the Maltese Islands: A comparative European perspective, Commission for the Advancement of Women, Ministry of Social Policy: Malta.

Malta Gay Rights Movement (2002), Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Malta, Union Press: Malta.

Treason

Aquilina, K. (1988) Treason and Sedition in Maltese Law. graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Vandalism

Debattista, R. (1980) Vandalism and Violence, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Zammit, H. (1992) Vandalism and Housing Estate Design, graduate dissertation, Education, unpublished: University of Malta.

Victims of crime
(including families of prisoners)

Borg, A. (1990) The Award of Compensation for Non-Material Damages in Human Rights Cases, graduate thesis, Socio-Legal, unpublished: University of Malta.

Brienen, M.E.I. and Hoegen, E.H. (2000) Victims of Crime in 22 European Criminal Justice Systems: The implementation of Recommendation (85) 11 of the Council of Europe on the position of the victim in the framework of criminal law and procedure, chap. 16, pp. 605-640, post-graduate dissertation, University of Tilburg Nijmegen, Wolf Legal Productions: The Netherlands.

Caruana, E. (1989) Compensation and restitution to victims of crime, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Cini, D.M. (1999) Children of Prisoners: Their problems and needs, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Degabriele, J. and Scicluna, A. (2001) 'Convicted families', The Malta Independent: Malta.

Degabriele, J. and Scicluna, A. (2001) 'Hidden victims of crime', The Times: Malta.

Debattista, L. (2003) Social Work Intervention with Families of Prisoners, Social Work, unpublished: University of Malta.

Montebello, M.F. (1997) 'Victims of Crime: An appeal for sustained support', The Times: Malta.

Saliba, E. (2001) Victims' Rights: Contemporary approach to criminal justice, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.

Witnesses

Micallef, S. (1991) The Legal Position of the Witness, graduate dissertation, Law, unpublished: University of Malta.


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