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The Celts had the Druids, Siberia had its shamans and the Indians have the gurus. What about us in the Western world? Every society needs people to look up to and these individuals do not necessarily have to be in authority, since their very person would instil a sense of awe and respect.
Christianity boasts of its saints. On the island of Gozo, one of these ‘saintly men’ was Nadur priest Dun Mikiel Attard who lived from 1933 to 2004. His life was one rich texture of events, charitable deeds and ‘little miracles’.
Immunity from prosecution by turning state’s evidence goes back to the 16th century and allowed accomplices in crimes to give testimony against their associates in exchange for leniency in sentencing or immunity from prosecution.
During the first period of British rule in Malta, the administration of justice and police, as circumstances permitted, continued to be exercised in conformity with the laws and institutions of the Order of the Knights. However, several regulations in the form of bandi were issued from time to time in order to prevent crime.
As there were frequent thefts, a bando was issued offering a reward of money to persons giving information to the police leading to the apprehension of thieves. Moreover, if the person giving such information was an accomplice, he was exempted from prosecution.