Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield has said Malta’s trial by jury system should be discussed and reviewed from time to time, following the controversial verdict in the Lassana Cisse murder trial.Speaking to Newsbook Malta at the Police Academy in Ta’ Kandja, Bedingfield was asked whether the government believed it was time to reform the jury system after Lorin Scicluna was acquitted of murdering Cisse.“I think these are matters that should be discussed from time to time. The law isn’t there to remain as it is. The law evolves,” he said.However, Bedingfield stressed that citizens having a say in the administration of justice remains an important principle, pointing to the historical origins of trial by jury in England.He argued that discussions about possible reforms should take place regularly, rather than only after verdicts that prove unpopular with the public.The minister did not announce any concrete proposals to change the system.Bedingfield was also questioned about whether the government still trusted the Attorney General’s Office, following criticism of alleged mistakes during court proceedings.“Yes, as a government, we have faith in the institutions, institutions that work, naturally,” he replied.His comments come after Scicluna was found not guilty of Cisse’s murder by an 8-1 jury majority on Sunday, prompting calls from several activists and public figures for Malta’s jury system to be abolished or reformed.Scicluna was acquitted of seven charges but found guilty of grievously injuring May Malimi and driving without registration plates.Do you agree with Bedingfield that Malta’s jury system should be reviewed?•