S.L. 217.5 Art. 6Public policy and public security.

(1) The Director may refuse to grant an application for long-term resident status made by a third country national on grounds of public policy or public security.

(2) A refusal in terms of subregulation (1) shall not be founded on economic considerations.

(3) When taking the relevant decision in accordance with subregulation (1), the Director shall consider the severity or type of offence against public policy or public security, or the danger that emanates from the person concerned, while also having regard to the duration of residence in Malta and the existence of links therewith.