Background
FENECH, The Hon. Joseph was born on April 2, 1931 in Birkirkara. Malta. Parents: Doctor Tommaso Fenech and Aida Fenech (née Mallia).
FENECH, The Hon. Joseph was born on April 2, 1931 in Birkirkara. Malta. Parents: Doctor Tommaso Fenech and Aida Fenech (née Mallia).
St. Aloysius College, 1941-1947. University of Malta Diploma Legal Procurator, 1951, Bachelor of Arts (Hons), English, 1952. Doctor of Laws, 1955, University per Stranieri Perugia, Italy, Diploma in Fine Arts, 1954.
Spoken languages: Maltese, English, Italian.
Founder member Partit Nazzjonalista (National Party) Youth Movement, active on local Committees. First contested general elections, 1966. Member Broadcasting Auth., appointed by Pari., 1972-1975.
Member of Parliament, since 1976. Secretary, Nationalist Parliamentary Group, 1976-1987. Former shadow Minister for Treasury, Audit and Pensions Department.
Parly, rep on University Council. Member various Partit Nazzjonalista (National Party) delegations abroad, inc. European Pari, and participated in International conferences on legal, political and broadcasting matters.
Parliamentary Secretary for Offshore Activities and Maritime Affairs, 1987-1992. Minister of Justice, since 1992. Called to the Bar, 1955.
Member, Malta Broadcasting Authority, 1972-1975. Member, University Council, 1976-1978. Director of several companies.
Member of the International Bar Association.
Roman Catholic.
International Bar Association. Chamber of Advocates. Clubs: Council Malta Football Association.
Duke of Connaught’s Own Band Club, Birkirkara (Pres.). Casino Maltese; Union Club.
Spouse Marlene Fenech (née Ellul), 1957. Children: Mark, Joanna, Tonio.