The Minister for Home Affairs and Security, Glenn Bedingfield, visited the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS), where he met with staff and took a closer look at their work. During the visit, the minister announced that in the coming months the government will announce a comprehensive reform of legislation related to immigration. The minister informed that a part of the reform will include the revision of the Immigration Act, to focus on more clear and efficient processes, while noting that maintaining security and order in Malta remains a priority. At the same time, he highlighted the importance of respecting the rights and dignity of people, especially those who are really in need of protection and assistance.
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- Ministry for Home Affairs and Security (12 October, 2026), STQARRIJA MILL-MINISTERU GĦALL-INTERN U S-SIGURTÀ Il-Ministru Bedingfield iħabbar li se tkun qed issir riforma komprensiva fil-liġi tal-immigrazzjoni, PR261692 [Minister for Home Affairs and Security announces that a comprehensive reform of immigration law will be carried out],