Trusts and Trustees Act (Cap. 331), article 5A

5A. (1) The provisions of articles 1 to 12, 14, 15, 16 (the first paragraph only), 17, 18 and 22 (the first paragraph only) of th e Convention as set out in the Sche dule shall have the force of l aw in Malta. (2) Those provisions shall, so far as applicable, have effect no t only in relation to the trusts described in article 2 and 3 of the Convention but also in relation to any other trusts of property TRUSTS AND TRUSTEES [CAP. 331. 7 arising under the law of another country. (3) In article 17 of the Convention, the reference to a State includes a reference to any coun try or territory (whether or no t a party to the Convention) which has its own system of law. (4) Article 22 of the Convention shall not be construed as affecting the law to be applied in relation to anything done or omitted before the coming into force of the Recognition of Trus ts Act. (5) Nothing in the Convention shall have any effect on the interpretation of the laws of Malta relating to fiscal matters. Validity and recognition of trusts. Amended by: XX.1994.4. Substituted by: XIII. 2004.7.