European Commission v Republic of Malta Country/Territory European Union, Malta Type of court International court Date Jun 21, 2018 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name European Court of Justice Seat of court Luxembourg Judge L. Bay Larsen, J. Malenovský, M. Safjan, D. Šváby, M. Vilaras Reference number C-557/15 Language English Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of species Wild fauna Abstract The Republic of Malta has violated obligations in context of Directive 2009/147/EC on the Conservation of Wild Birds, by issueing a deviating regulation that allows the live trap seven species of wild finches. Full text C-557_15.pdf References Cites Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations, 2006 (L.N. 79 of 2006). Legislation | Malta | 2006 Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Endangered species, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | 2009 Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX