Peremptory period

56. Any claim of whatsoever nature brought against the Authority shall be filed within two years from when the interested person knew or could have become aware of the act which gave rise to the claim, whichever is earlier:

Provided that for the sake of clarity such period shall be a peremptory period and shall not be subject to suspension, interruption, or any other extension of such period.

56A. Notwithstanding any provision of the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure or of any other law, as a principle of public policy:

(a) no action shall lie against a licence holder and, or current and, or former officers and, or key persons of a licence holder for matters relating to the provision of a gaming service, or against a player for the receipt of such gaming service, if such action:

(i) conflicts with or undermines the legality of the provision of gaming services in or from Malta by virtue of a licence issued by the Authority, or the legality of any legal or natural obligation resulting from the provision of such gaming services; and

(ii) relates to an authorised activity which is lawful in terms of the Act and other applicable regulatory instruments; and

(b) The Court shall refuse recognition and, or enforcement in Malta of any foreign judgment and, or decision given upon an action of the type mentioned in sub-article (a).