Loyal, law-abiding veterans
In view of the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice, and since the matter could be confusing to those not directly involved, I feel it is correct to highlight the salient points that made locally enlisted personnel and their families feel they have been cheated by both the Maltese and British governments.
To start with, one should understand that the ECJ did not decide whether or not the deductions from the Maltese national insurance pension were legal or illegal.
Its ruling was on whether European Union rules were broken or not by the parties involved, that is, Malta and the... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.