Lawyer and former MP Franco Debono has suggested that Malta should consider increasing the retirement age for members of the judiciary, arguing that judges often reach their peak later in life.In comments shared online, Debono said the retirement age could be raised to 70 specifically for judges, stressing that the proposal should apply only to the judiciary and not across the board.He argued that experience and wisdom grow with age, saying that judges in their 60s and even 70s are often at their best professionally. Debono also pointed to international examples, noting that the average retirement age for US Supreme Court justices is significantly higher, while judges in England can serve until 75.His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about Malta’s Chief Justice, after a government motion to appoint Judge Consuelo Scerri Herrera to the post failed to secure the required two-thirds parliamentary majority.Parliament voted 39 in favour and 34 against the motion, falling short of the supermajority threshold required by law. The result means incumbent Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti remains provisionally in the role. Chetcuti turned 68 and had been due to retire upon reaching the statutory retirement age.Do you agree with Franco’s suggestion?•