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Pożizzjoni Legali ta’ Doninu (Malta) International

Doninu (Malta) International hija organizzazzjoni volontarja mhux reġistrata mal-Kummissarju għall-Organizzazzjonijiet Volontarji (OCVO) għax:

  • Ma tiġborx flus jew donazzjonijiet finanzjarji;
  • Ma topera l-ebda kont bankarju;
  • Ma tagħmilx attivitajiet kummerċjali;
  • Ma titlobx u lanqas tirċievi għajnuna mill-Gvern.

Dan huwa konformi ma’ Artikolu 10(1) tal-Att dwar Organizzazzjonijiet Volontarji (Kap. 492 tal-Liġijiet ta’ Malta), li jiddikjara li entitajiet bħal Doninu mhumiex obbligati li jirreġistraw jekk jaqgħu taħt l-eċċezzjonijiet indikati.

Barra minn hekk, l-attivitajiet ta’ Doninu jikkonformaw ma’:

  • Il-Kostituzzjoni ta’ Malta (Artikolu 41 – libertà ta’ espressjoni u għaqda);
  • Il-Konvenzjoni tan-NU dwar id-Drittijiet tal-Persuni b’Diżabilità (Artikoli 4(3), 13 u 16);
  • Il-Karta tad-Drittijiet Fundamentali tal-UE (Artikoli 11, 21 u 26);
  • Il-Kodiċi Ċivili Malti (Kap. 16) – Ftehim ta’ self legali u mhux kummerċjali.

Għalhekk, kull min jirċievi oġġett minn Doninu (Malta) International għandu jifhem li qed jirċievi dan skont liġijiet nazzjonali u internazzjonali, u jrid jirrispetta l-ispirtu ta’ solidarjetà u mhux kummerċjalizzazzjoni.

Maħruġ minn Doninu (Malta) International
www.doninumalta.org | doninumalta@gmail.com | Tel: +356 7979 3332

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Legal Standing of Doninu (Malta) International

Doninu (Malta) International is a voluntary, non-commercial initiative that is not subject to mandatory registration under the Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations (OCVO) because:

  • It does not collect or solicit money or financial donations;
  • It does not operate any bank accounts;
  • It does not engage in economic or commercial activity;
  • It does not apply for or receive public funding from the Government.

This is fully compliant with Article 10(1) of the Voluntary Organisations Act (Chapter 492 of the Laws of Malta), which exempts organisations from registration where such conditions apply.

Additionally, all activities of Doninu are carried out in full alignment with:

  • The Constitution of Malta – especially Article 41 (freedom of expression and association);
  • The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) – Articles 4(3), 13, and 16;
  • The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – particularly Articles 11, 21, and 26;
  • The Civil Code of Malta (Chapter 16) – governing legally valid loan-for-use (commodatum) arrangements for non-commercial purposes.

Accordingly, anyone receiving an item from Doninu (Malta) International should understand that this occurs fully within national and international legal frameworks, and commit to respecting the principle of non-commercial redistribution in the interest of vulnerable individuals and families.

Issued by Doninu (Malta) International
www.doninumalta.eu | doninumalta@gmail.com | Tel: +356 7979 3332

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1. Status Legali ta’ Doninu (Malta) International taħt il-Liġi Maltija

▪ Kapitolu 492 – Att dwar l-Organizzazzjonijiet Volontarji

Artikolu 10(1) jgħid ċar li organizzazzjoni mhix obbligata tirreġistra jekk:

“…ma tirċievix fondi, ma tiġborx donazzjonijiet fi flus, ma twettaqx attivitajiet ekonomiċi, u ma topera l-ebda kont bankarju.”

Doninu (Malta) International:

  • Ma tiġborx flus;
  • Ma topera l-ebda kont bankarju;
  • Ma tagħmilx bejgħ jew skambju ta’ flus;
  • Ma tieħux fondi pubbliċi jew privati fi flus.

Konklużjoni: Doninu (Malta) International mhix suġġetta għal reġistrazzjoni obbligatorja. L-attività tagħha ta’ distribuzzjoni ta’ għamara u tagħmir mhijiex ta’ natura kummerċjali u għalhekk m’hemmx ksur ta’ Kap. 492.

2. Validità tal-Ftehim ta’ Self u Użu Biss Personali

▪ Kodiċi Ċivili ta’ Malta – Kapitolu 16

Artikoli 1814–1822 jirregolaw il-kuntratt magħruf bħala “commodatum” jew “self tal-oġġetti bla ħlas”:

  • Il-kuntratt jista’ jsir verbalment jew bil-miktub;
  • L-oġġetti jingħataw bla ħlas;
  • Il-persuna li tirċievi l-oġġetti trid tużahom b’kura u terġa’ tirritornahom meta ma jibqgħux meħtieġa;
  • Jekk il-benefiċjarju jmiss oġġetti b’mod mhux permess (jiġifieri jbiegħhom), dan jista’ jikkostitwixxi ksur tal-kuntratt u jagħti lok għal azzjoni ċivili.

Konklużjoni: Il-ftehim li Doninu (Malta) International qed tagħmel kollox kompletament legali u validu taħt il-Kodiċi Ċivili bħala self non-kummerċjali.

3. Konformità mal-Liġijiet u Standard Internazzjonali

▪ UN CRPD (Konvenzjoni tan-NU dwar id-Drittijiet tal-Persuni b’Diżabilità)

  • Artikolu 4(3): Jiddikjara li l-Gvern għandu jinvolvi NGOs fl-implimentazzjoni u superviżjoni tad-drittijiet ta’ persuni b’diżabilità.
  • Artikolu 13: Aċċess għal ġustizzja; Doninu ( Malta) International għandha dritt tipprovdi għajnuna volontarja lil persuni vulnerabbli.
  • Artikolu 16: Protezzjoni kontra sfruttament u abbuż – Doninu (Malta) International tikkontribwixxi direttament għal dan permezz ta’ tagħmir assistiv.

▪ Karta tad-Drittijiet Fundamentali tal-UE

  • Artikolu 11: Libertà ta’ espressjoni u għaqda – Doninu (Malta) International għandha dritt teżisti barra reġistrazzjoni jekk tissodisfa l-kriterji.
  • Artikolu 26: Inklużjoni ta’ persuni b’diżabilità – Attivitajiet ta’ għajnuna b’dan il-mod huma meqjusa bħala tajba u promossi.

Konklużjoni: L-attivitajiet ta’ Doninu (Malta) International mhux biss legali, imma wkoll favur id-drittijiet fundamentali internazzjonali.

4. Għandna Bażi Legali Soda

  • M’hemm ebda ksur tal-Kap. 492: Doninu (Malta) International tikkwalifika għal eċċezzjoni skont l-Art. 10(1).
  • Il-ftehim li qed jintuża mhuwiex kuntratt kummerċjali: Huwa ftehim ta’ self, li huwa permess mil-liġi ċivili.
  • Ma jkunx hemm infurzar fiskali, liċenzjar jew penali sakemm l-oġġetti ma jintużawx b’għan ta’ qligħ.

Konklużjoni Finali

Doninu (Malta) International qed topera b’mod:

  • Totalment legali taħt il-liġijiet Maltin;
  • Konformi mal-konvenzjonijiet internazzjonali;
  • Trasparenti, mhux kummerċjali, u fuq prinċipji ta’ fiduċja u solidarjetà.

M’hemmx bżonn ta’ reġistrazzjoni mal-OCVO u m’hemm l-ebda ksur ta’ liġijiet nazzjonali jew internazzjonali.

English

LEGAL REPORT: COMPLIANCE OF DONINU (MALTA) INTERNATIONAL’S NON-COMMERCIAL TRUST AGREEMENT

Subject: Legal Review of the Trust-Based Personal Use Framework of Doninu (Malta) International

1. Organisational Status Under Maltese Law

1.1 Chapter 492 – Voluntary Organisations Act (VO Act)

According to Article 10(1) of the VO Act (Cap. 492 of the Laws of Malta):

“An organisation shall not be required to register under this Act if it does not receive funds, collect monetary donations, carry out economic activities, or operate any bank account.”

Doninu (Malta) International:

  • Does not collect monetary donations;
  • Does not operate any bank account;
  • Engages in no economic or commercial activity;
  • Receives no governmental or institutional funding;
  • Functions entirely on non-monetary donations, such as food, clothing, medical equipment, and furniture.

Conclusion: Doninu (Malta) International falls squarely within the statutory exemption of Article 10(1) and is not required to register under the Voluntary Organisations Act.

2. Validity of the Trust-Based Use Agreement Under Civil Law

2.1 Civil Code of Malta (Chapter 16) – Loan for Use (Commodatum)

Articles 1814–1822 of the Maltese Civil Code regulate the loan of movables for free use, known as commodatum.

Key Provisions:

  • A written or verbal agreement is permitted;
  • The lender provides the item free of charge;
  • The borrower must return the object once it is no longer needed;
  • The item must be used for the agreed purpose only;
  • If the item is misused (e.g. sold), this constitutes a civil breach of contract.

Conclusion: Doninu’s agreement is a valid legal instrument under Maltese civil law. There is no breach as long as the recipient adheres to the terms (non-commercial, personal use, and returns when no longer needed).

3. International Legal Compliance

3.1 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)

Ratified by Malta in 2012. Relevant provisions:

  • Article 4(3): States must ensure involvement of NGOs in disability rights frameworks;
  • Article 13: Guarantees access to justice and social support for persons with disabilities;
  • Article 16: Protection against exploitation, violence and abuse.

Doninu’s activity—offering assistive devices and support—is entirely aligned with these obligations, not contrary to them.

3.2 EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

  • Article 11 – Freedom of Expression and Association: protects the right to form unregistered non-profits if their structure is lawful;
  • Article 26 – Integration of persons with disabilities: calls for promotion of independent living and inclusion;
  • Article 21 – Non-discrimination: forbids any unjustified targeting of NGOs based on how they are structured.

Conclusion: Doninu’s framework supports EU disability goals and fundamental freedoms. There is no infringement of European or international law.

4. Activities of Doninu (Malta) International

The organisation:

  • Does not profit from any of its operations;
  • Distributes assistive goods like wheelchairs, stair lifts, and household appliances free of charge;
  • Operates under a written trust-based agreement which prohibits resale;
  • Accepts no payment, avoids misuse, and maintains clear ethical safeguards;
  • Documents donations and recipients with written acknowledgment to ensure accountability.

All of these practices align with:

  • Ethical humanitarian standards;
  • Civil contract principles;
  • Transparent non-commercial operations.

5. Allegations or Accusations from Authorities

If any Maltese authority (e.g., CVO or AG) suggests that Doninu is “breaking the law” due to lack of registration, such claim:

  • Must be backed by specific legal basis and evidence;
  • Must be subject to fair hearing as guaranteed under Article 39 of the Constitution of Malta and Article 6 of the ECHR;
  • Cannot be used as administrative intimidation, especially when no law was broken.

If such claims are shared with other organisations without due process, it may constitute:

  • Defamation or administrative malfeasance;
  • Breach of data protection;
  • Violation of Article 8 ECHR (private life);
  • Violation of Malta’s Public Administration Act (Cap. 595) which requires fair and transparent conduct.

Final Legal Assessment

Doninu (Malta) International is:

  • Fully compliant with Maltese law (Cap. 492 and Cap. 16);
  • Not breaking any administrative, civil, or criminal law;
  • Operating within international rights frameworks (UN CRPD, EU Charter);
  • Engaged in transparent, altruistic, and documented humanitarian work.

No registration is required. No unlawful act has occurred. The organisation’s model is an example of lawful, grassroots solidarity.