The crimes mentioned in the law that prevent the application for citizenship are more serious than “fighting with a classmate." Also, police certificates need only be presented before the application is approved. However, crimes which are worse, or if the said person becomes a threat to national security or is involved in conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the vital interests of Malta, the procedure for deprivation of citizenship takes effect. Moreover, deprivation happens also when within seven years after being registered as a citizen of Malta, been sentenced in any country to a punishment restrictive of personal liberty for a term of not less than twelve months. This is also not the case.
