Occupy Justice regrets PM decision to accept invitation after protest ended
Occupy Justice, the pressure group comprised of women demanding constitutional reform have ended their four day camp outside the Office of the Prime Minister.
An invitation was initially extended to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat for a meeting to take place, with Dr Muscat eventually accepting this yesterday morning at a party activity.
In a press release issued yesterday afternoon, Occupy Justice said it, “is regrettable that he chose to answer our official invitation in a public forum, just as the event reached its close.”
The group formed following the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. It claimed that, “hundreds of people from different walks of life joined” the “peaceful four-day protest at Castille Square.”
In a press release, the group said:
“This will not dampen our determination and the fight for what is right, for justice and for a fairer and equal society, shall continue.
“Our key institutions cannot be held hostage by any government. The institutions must be, and importantly also be seen to be, independent and upholding of the rule of law.
“We thank all the organisations who have endorsed #occupyjustice: CSN, ADITUS, Integra Foundation, Gender Equality Malta, SOS Malta, Kopin, Platform and the Critical Institute.
“We also would like to thank the many companies, organisations and individuals who showed their solidarity by donating basic supplies. Sadly, a number of these were unable to show their support publicly for fear of repercussions. It is a shame that we are living in a society where intimidation and fear have become the norm. We have passed on surplus supplies to Dar Merhba Bik, the food bank at the St Andrew’s Scots Church and to the Ursuline sisters.
“We thank the Police officers on duty during #occupyjustice for their courteous service.
“This is our nation, this is our home, and we are the people. We expect better, we deserve better, we demand better.”
This will not dampen our determination and the fight for what is right, for justice and for a fairer and equal society, shall continue.