Cap. 580 Art. 9Requests for consularprotection by unrepresented citizens of Malta.

Where a claim is made by an unrepresented citizen of

Malta to an embassy or consulate of a Member State, the Government of Malta shall, if requested by the relevant authorities of such Member State, provide the relevant Ministry of Foreign Affairs or competent embassy or consulate with all the relevant information referred to in article 8(2) and be responsible for any necessary contact with the family members or other relevant persons or authorities.