FKNK Welcomes Approval of Long-Awaited Reforms on Proportional Fines and Lifetime Licence Expulsion

The Federation for Hunting and Conservation – Malta (FKNK) welcomes the approval by the ORNIS Committee of its long-standing proposal for the introduction of proportionality in the system of fines and the reform of the principle of instant and permanent licence expulsion in cases of infractions related to hunting and trapping.

This proposal, which the FKNK has tabled and advocated for over an extended period, received the support of all committee members, with the sole exception of BirdLife Malta.

This reform represents a significant step forward in ensuring that the legal framework governing hunting and trapping in Malta is both fair and proportionate, better reflecting the principles of justice.

The FKNK takes this opportunity to express its sincere appreciation to the Ministry for Justice for the constructive dialogue and assistance throughout this process.

Furthermore, the FKNK extends its gratitude to the Ministry for Gozo and Planning, and the ​​​Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness for their commitment to now translate this approval into law through the publication of the respective Legal Notices.

Following the recent approval of our proposal for the removal of the bird-ringing monopoly, today’s development marks yet another milestone in the FKNK’s efforts to achieve a more just and balanced regulatory environment that respects the rights of its thousands of members.