S.L. 9.25 ст. 4Obligation to execute. 

(1) An EIO received by Malta as an executing State shall be executed on the basis of the principle of mutual recognition and in accordance with these regulations.

(2) The issuing of EIO by Malta pursuant to these regulations may be requested by a suspected or accused person, or by a lawyer on his behalf, within the framework of applicable defence rights by the filing of an application before a court of criminal jurisdiction.

(3) These regulations shall not have the effect of modifying the obligation to respect the fundamental rights and legal principles as enshrined in Article 6 of the TEU, including the rights of defence of persons subject to criminal proceedings, and any obligations incumbent on judicial authorities in this respect shall remain unaffected.