Charles Mangion

Charles Mangion (born 14 November 1952) is a Maltese politician. He was a Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives of Malta from 1987 to 2013, he served in the government as Minister of Justice and Local Government from 1996 to 1998. He was briefly Leader of the Opposition in 2008.

Personal life and family

Mangion was born in Pietà and lives in Luqa. He is married to Carmen, and they have three children.

Education

He had his primary education in Hal Luqa and continued his secondary level education at the Lyceum in Hamrun. He graduated from the University of Malta with a B.A. (Hons.) degree in English Literature (1974), and in 1982 he achieved the Doctorate in Laws. He practised his profession as notary with his company, Mangion & Mangion Ltd.

Political life

Mangion joined the Labour Party (PL) and in 1987 he was first elected to Parliament; he has continued to be elected in the following general elections. As a Member of Parliament, he represents the 6th District – Qormi, Siggiewi and Luqa.