Police vs Malcolm Dimech — Brother Convicted of Swearing and Breach of Peace at Rabat Venue, Acquitted of Assaulting Police

Malcolm Dimech (43) faced the same 7 charges as his father Anthony Dimech from the same incident at Giardini Lambrosa in Rabat. He was partially convicted — found guilty of swearing and breach of peace, acquitted of the rest.

Court of Magistrates (Malta) — Criminal (District Rabat) · Magistrate Dr. Monica Vella LL.D., M.Jur. · 24 July 2024

Malcolm Dimech faced the same charges as his father Anthony from the same incident on 24 July 2022 at the Giardini Lambrosa venue in Rabat at 1:30am. Unlike his father, the court found sufficient evidence to convict him of two of the seven charges — swearing in public (Art. 338(bb)) and breach of public peace (Art. 338(dd)) — while acquitting him of the remaining five including assault on police.

Guilty of charges 5 (swearing in public — Art. 338(bb)) and 6 (breach of peace — Art. 338(dd)). Acquitted of charges 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7. Fine of €100 (€50 per offence).

• Two people present at the same incident can receive different outcomes — what matters is the specific evidence against each individual
• Swearing in public and causing a breach of the peace in Malta are criminal offences that can result in fines
• Minor public order offences at venues typically result in fines rather than imprisonment

Criminal Code Ch. 9 Art. 338(bb) (swearing in public) and 338(dd) (breach of peace) — convicted; Arts. 95, 96, 338(ee), 338(ff), 339 — acquitted