Chief Justice
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Fiji’s Chief Justice warns against reopening Chapter 10 immunity, backs targeted judicial reforms
Chief Justice Salesi Temo urges the constitutional review committee to keep Chapter 10’s immunity provisions intact, warning that reopening them could unsettle national reconciliation. He also proposes narrowly targeted judicial reforms—adjusting JSC involvement and retirement rules—designed to fix practical problems without undoing progress.
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PNG Chief Justice Referred to Acting Prosecutor by Ombudsman, Triggering Constitutional Debate
An unprecedented constitutional moment is unfolding in Papua New Guinea as the Chief Justice faces referral to the acting Public Prosecutor. With questions about independence and the next steps, officials focus on keeping the courts running while the process plays out.
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PNG PM Orders Urgent Review After Chief Justice Referred to Ombudsman and Public Prosecutor
An extraordinary move in Papua New Guinea’s public life as Prime Minister James Marape orders an urgent review after the Chief Justice is referred to oversight authorities. With no charges yet, the development raises questions about constitutional processes and judicial independence.