tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post5880702594957408218..comments2023-05-19T13:43:33.131+02:00Comments on LLanito World: Blurring of the Separation of Power: Some Further ObservationsLlanito World-Robert Vasquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683191110402987525noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-75026584886621371662011-09-18T14:47:37.559+02:002011-09-18T14:47:37.559+02:00Anon on 17th@18:24
We could also hold a time and ...Anon on 17th@18:24<br /><br />We could also hold a time and motion study on the Honourable Members of the Opposition so that the taxpayer can ascertain the cost per hour of their service to the community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-64041936192594545932011-09-18T13:11:42.726+02:002011-09-18T13:11:42.726+02:00I suspect that Peter Caruana would not be as good ...I suspect that Peter Caruana would not be as good out of his turf in parliament and in the presence of people other than Fabian Picardo who he knows how to handle. I expect that he will avoid a debate. I cannot recall Keith being in any major debate and I wonder how he would fare against his old boss. Whoever thought of Montegriffo Gomez and Xiberras as members of a panel may have got it right. They each come from completely different angles and could ensure the success of the debate. If Caruana bottles out maybe he should send Danny Feetham but then I suppose the other party leaders would send their seconds Garcia (or Licudi) and Cruz but that would still be better than nothing and Nick Cruz is a likely to provide added excitement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-90176076582072761852011-09-18T10:29:08.240+02:002011-09-18T10:29:08.240+02:00Anon@09:28
The parties' ideas on parliamentar...Anon@09:28<br /><br />The parties' ideas on parliamentary reforms are already being tested, particularly after the debate in Parliament and subsequent press releases on the subject. <br /><br />How can you say that Peter Caruana has traditionally avoided "open debates". Don't you mean TV debates? He does thrive on parliamentary debates just as you would expect of any parliamentarian.<br /><br />Like you I want to be well informed before I decide on who to vote for but I would not consider the best live TV performance on just the one issue of any significant help to me. <br /><br />Nevertheless, I do agree with you it would make excellent TV if well handled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-71021784035430101632011-09-18T09:28:01.314+02:002011-09-18T09:28:01.314+02:00I do not agree with anon @ 0858. I want to have ex...I do not agree with anon @ 0858. I want to have explanations of politicians ideas of reform tested BEFORE the election so that I can be best informed as to how to vote. Traditionally Peter Caruana has avoided open debates so I can understand the GSD wanting to avoid his ideas being questioned live something that of course cannot be done if ideas are in a manifesto. I also have to disagree with him about the people mentioned by Anon 1924. All 3 would add value to a debate which would make for excellent TV. My only worry is whether GBC could come up with someone who could make the debate a success. You know not the sort of person who says "I have to stop you there" mid point but allows some rambling speech to go on and on and someone who can stand up to the super egos of Fabian and Peter and not worry about promotion prospects in the forthcoming GBC review :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-16085428585867118172011-09-18T08:58:21.178+02:002011-09-18T08:58:21.178+02:00Anon@19:24
Since any reforms could only be enacte...Anon@19:24<br /><br />Since any reforms could only be enacted after the next election, I believe that any meaningful live TV debate should be held after the next bunch of parliamentarians have settled down.<br /><br />Any debate held now will inevitably descend into a sterile pre-election circus regardless of whether the additional participants that you refer to are invited and accept or not.<br /><br />Meanwhile, I am happy to read and digest, in my own time, the press releases and party manifesto commitments on reforms as and when they are published.<br /><br />The devil, which is usually in the detail, is much easier to spot in the printed page rather than in the spoken word accompanied by an image.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-39120075699712090292011-09-17T19:24:19.644+02:002011-09-17T19:24:19.644+02:00Fabian Picardo has thrown the gauntlet to GBC. A d...Fabian Picardo has thrown the gauntlet to GBC. A debate of the state of Gibraltar's democracy needs to be had with Peter Caruana as soon as possible. Although he has not got a seat in parliament Keith Azopardi must also be invited as should other influential political outsiders like Peter Montegriffo, Carlos Gomez and Maurice Xiberras in order to allow much needed balance to the debate so that it does not descend into a sterile pre-election circus. Let us see if GBC finally rises to the occasion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-27095620841407586682011-09-17T18:24:22.283+02:002011-09-17T18:24:22.283+02:00Guiri needs to take a holiday / get a life. Rarely...Guiri needs to take a holiday / get a life. Rarely have I read a denser pile of mumbo jumbo. This sort of thing gives the legal profession a bad name among people who are not loco standi or whetever you call it. Come down to earth boys or see a shrink. With warm Regards, Anon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-75221580017366220942011-09-17T18:23:56.756+02:002011-09-17T18:23:56.756+02:00What is clear is that it is Llanito World that has...What is clear is that it is Llanito World that has been driving the agenda for reform, a theme that has only recently been picked up by the main political parties.<br /><br />A key plank of that agenda is transparency. The Government at last this year agreed to publish the salaries (only basic salary figures, not total remuneration, but better than nothing I suppose) of public officials (GEA, GDC, GRA etc) - in addition to those of civil servants - in its publicly-available 'Approved GoG Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure' annual publication. But it is still not publishing the remuneration packages (salaries plus parliamentary allowances) of Ministers.<br /><br />One can estimate that Ministers earn close to £100,000 and that the Chief Minister must now be earning close to David Cameron's salary of £140,000. That may or may not represent a fair wage - but why should taxpayers have to try and guess? Will any of the parties make a manifesto commitment to publish Ministers' total remuneration packages i.e. basic salary plus parliamentary allowance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-69617182286088157392011-09-17T16:45:47.613+02:002011-09-17T16:45:47.613+02:00L.E.F.
It is not up to me to know the cost and af...L.E.F.<br /><br />It is not up to me to know the cost and affordability of any Government's tangible investment. I have, however, read the transcript of the CM's Budget Speech thoroughly and I, like so many outside observers find nothing to be alarmed about. Those observers, off course, include the F&CO/NAO overseers. <br /><br />How you can compare the cost of an asset, as is the case of the air terminal that will benefit future generations that will soon forgot or will shortly have no interest in how much it cost with the ongoing costs of The Citizens Charter, Freedom of Information etc is beyond me.<br /><br />Since you are so concerned about the Spanish threat I would also question Mr Picardo on whether he is aware of the "cost" of enabling any agent of the Spanish Government to obtain any information from any:-<br /><br />Government departments and local assemblies<br />Local authorities and councils<br />Non-departmental public bodies, committees and advisory bodies<br />The police<br /><br />And less importantly: Health trusts, hospitals and doctors’ surgeries<br />Schools, colleges and universities<br />Publicly funded museums<br /><br />Is Mr Picardo aware that in order to make a Freedom of Information Act fully functional everyone can make a request for information and that there are no restrictions on age, nationality, or where the petitioner lives?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-63549728047020984102011-09-16T21:58:01.809+02:002011-09-16T21:58:01.809+02:00L.E.F. says,
Trying to put into pespective, to w...L.E.F. says, <br /><br />Trying to put into pespective, to what is achievable or financially viable, I would any day of the week propose parliamentary reform and more democracy in the way we govern ourselves to any enlargement of the airport ,based totally on spin and visions.<br /><br />I wonder whether anon: 20.33 has any idea of the cost of the airport vision imposed on us Llanitos?<br />If we cannot understand or comprehend an improvement in the way we govern ourselves and yet can understand a major investment, which at the same time is indebting us as a people ,£100 million plus, what chance do we have of seeing us succeed in what really matters.<br /><br />None whatsoever.<br /><br />If we cannot look after ourselves and govern ourselves in a correct and democratic manner what chance do we have of evolving as a people?<br /><br />If we cannot assume the responsibilities and costs of being a mature people,maybe we should just give in and become Spanish.<br /><br />Maybe we are more Spanish at heart than what we think? There is no problem in accepting the Spanish way of life, if that is what we truly want.<br /><br />That will be our choice. <br /><br />In the meantime, please do not anger us Llanitos who are already fuming at the uncontrollable waste of our money on party politics ,by questioning the cost of what is a valid and much needed proposal for all us Gibraltarians. Regardless of party affiliations<br /><br />It seems that nowadays the culture of fine dining with langostinos and good wine might be more appealing than calentita, and that we(Us Llanitos) are just the aperitif.<br /><br />Good government and transparent democratic values are the essence to us Llanitos evolving as a people. <br /><br />Not millions on pharaonic dreams,with us the taxpayer paying the £50 million plus infrastructure,another £30 or is it £40 or is it £50 million on roadworks, tunnels ,consultants and soothsayers.<br /><br />Give us Lllanitos clear and transparent democracy,as promised way back in 1996 by the GSD, and the rest will follow.<br /><br />Money will either make us or break us as a people. Money or avarice is the root of all evil.<br /><br />Gibraltar FreeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-85050971926028358272011-09-16T20:33:01.359+02:002011-09-16T20:33:01.359+02:00Robert
Apologies for digressing but I can not hel...Robert<br /><br />Apologies for digressing but I can not help commenting on Mr Picardo's press release as published in today's Chronicle.<br /><br />Firstly, I wonder whether he has any idea of the cost of his promised Redefinition of Gibraltar politics.<br /><br />Secondly, he states that:- <br /><br />"Among my radical plans is the appointment of an Independent Commission to report on all aspects of the electoral and parliamentary system in Gibraltar".<br /><br />Question: Where on earth is he going to find a competent Independent Commission from within our limited population. What is more, once the IP reports, what would happen next?<br /><br />Please consider the questions as rhetorical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-56303004459005318102011-09-16T16:44:38.021+02:002011-09-16T16:44:38.021+02:00Anonymous at 01:12
You miss the point. The point ...Anonymous at 01:12<br /><br />You miss the point. The point is one of locus standi or having the necessary pre-requisites to bring a Claim for a Declaration at all. The Constitution provides:<br />"If any person alleges that any of the foregoing provisions of this Chapter has<br />been, is being or is likely to be contravened in relation to him, then, without prejudice<br />to any other action with respect to the same matter that is lawfully available, that<br />person may apply to the Supreme Court for redress."<br /><br />No provision was being contravened in relation to the Chief Minister or the Attorney-General so the Supreme Court was acting on the jurosdiction granted by the Act.<br /><br />The question is, can an Act of a Parliament established under the 2006 Constitution, which is a supreme law, enlarge a jurisdiction that was not granted by that higher law to the Suopreme Court? The pouint was not argued ...Llanito World-Robert Vasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683191110402987525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-47928900112475271832011-09-16T01:12:36.088+02:002011-09-16T01:12:36.088+02:00The Chief Justice made a binding declaration under...The Chief Justice made a binding declaration under the Gibraltar Constitution and avoided section 3 (3) of the Act.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-28829379236448242242011-09-15T14:39:36.359+02:002011-09-15T14:39:36.359+02:00Guiri says;
The unconstutitonality of s3(3) is pl...Guiri says;<br /><br />The unconstutitonality of s3(3) is plain, as is its inconsistency with even the most basic understanding of the rule of law. But Bingham's book is a useful reminder of why the rest of the Act is so objectionable. The remainder of the Act is inconsistent with the rule of law, but is it compatible with the Gib Constitution? Perhaps the answer can be found by asking this question; is the Supreme Court empowered to issue advisory opinions? s60(1) of the Constitution gives it a broad power, but does that extend to the issuing of advisory opinions in the absence of an express constitutional authority to do so? Without having researched the matter, I am aware that the US Supreme Court does not issue advisory opinions, and that although the Irish Supreme Court does (on reference from the President), I believe it has express constitutional authority to do so. That indicates that the Gib Supreme Court does not have the power to issue advisory opinions (and judgment that does not affect the validity of thing adjudicated upon can only be so described).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com