AI Legal Assistant — Laws of Malta

Ask questions about Maltese law in plain English or Maltese. Powered by Claude from Anthropic. General legal information only — not legal advice.

What the AI Assistant Can Do

  • Explain Maltese laws in plain language
  • Describe common legal procedures in Malta — tenancy, employment, property, family, immigration
  • Tell you which Acts or Chapters apply to your situation
  • Help you understand court judgments and legal outcomes
  • Point you to official sources: legislation.mt, justice.gov.mt, ecourts.gov.mt
  • Answer in Maltese or English

What the AI Assistant Cannot Do

  • Provide legal advice specific to your personal situation
  • Represent you before a court or tribunal
  • Guarantee the outcome of any legal matter
  • Access documents or cases outside its knowledge base
  • Replace a warranted Maltese advocate

Common Questions People Ask

  • My landlord did not return my deposit — what can I do?
  • I was dismissed without reason — what are my rights?
  • I received a LESA fine — how do I contest it?
  • How much stamp duty will I pay when buying property in Malta?
  • What are my rights as a tenant in Malta?
  • How do I register a company in Malta?
  • What is the minimum wage in Malta?
  • How do I appeal an immigration decision?

Privacy Notice — Before You Use the AI

Your question is sent to Anthropic, Inc. (USA) to generate a response. Do not enter sensitive personal details such as your name, ID number, case number, or financial information. We do not store chat content on our servers. Anthropic, Inc. retains API data for up to 30 days per their data retention policy. Recent conversation history is saved only in your own browser (localStorage) so it persists across page refreshes — it is not held on our servers. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

AI Disclosure — EU AI Act

Under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (EU AI Act): You are interacting with an Artificial Intelligence system — not a human. The AI is powered by Claude, a large language model developed by Anthropic, Inc. The AI may make mistakes or interpret the law incorrectly. AI responses must not be treated as authoritative legal advice.

When to Contact a Lawyer

Contact a warranted Maltese advocate if you are facing legal proceedings, making a significant financial or property decision, facing criminal charges, or need advice specific to your personal circumstances. Malta Legal Aid is available through justice.gov.mt for those who cannot afford private legal representation.

Laws of Malta · AI assistant powered by Claude (Anthropic) · General legal information only · Not legal advice