S.L. 217.6 Art. 11Public policy, public security or public health.

(1) The Director may reject an application for entry and residence, refuse to renew or withdraw a residence permit of family members on grounds of public policy, public security or public health.

(2) When taking the relevant decision in accordance with sub-regulation (1), the Director shall consider, besides the provisions of regulation 21, the severity or type of offence against public policy or public security committed by the family member, or the dangers that are emanating from such person.

(3) Renewal of the residence permit of a family member may not be withheld, and removal from Malta may not be ordered by the Director, on the sole ground of illness or disability suffered after the issue of the residence permit.