The Mercy Commission convened on September 18, 2024, to review several petitions for clemency submitted by individuals including Sekina Vosavakatini, Nioni Tagici, James Sanjesh Goundar, Adi Livini Radininausori, John Miller, George Speight, and Shane Stevens. After careful consideration, the Commission recommended mercy, and the President of Fiji exercised his authority under Section 119(5) of the Constitution to grant pardons to all listed petitioners. These pardons were officially issued on September 18, 2024.
As a result, the individuals mentioned were released from custody on September 19, 2024. However, it is noted that James Sanjesh Goundar, who died on September 6 at the Minimum Corrections Center, did not benefit from the pardon.
The Fiji Correction Service and the government continue to uphold the principles of justice, rehabilitation, and the rule of law, recognizing the important role of the Mercy Commission in evaluating clemency requests with careful attention to the specifics of each case.