Central level
The Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement is responsible for:
- Regulating civil protection matters and procedures;
- Contingency plans to respond to disasters and national, industrial, and other emergencies;
- Training facilities and courses for personnel;
- Infrastructural set-up to ensure cooperation between organisations.
COVID-19 controls:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Administrative Law Enforcement Unit, together with the Environmental Health Directorate, performs checks with regards to people under quarantine, groups of people in public spaces and ensuring that certain businesses remain closed.
Local level
Local
authorities are responsible for:
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Supporting public order through co‑ordination of
local police, fire, and emergency response services.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Ministry
for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement
Sources
Constitution of Malta, 21
September 1964
Local Government Act, 23
July 1993
Civil Protection Act, 1
December 1999
Ministry
for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement
