Commission of Inquiry
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Fiji High Court to decide if Malimali COI settlement terms can be kept confidential
Three of the four parties in a High Court challenge over a controversial commission appear to have a settlement in principle, but the terms—and any related orders—still need finalising and sealing. The current dispute focuses on whether the agreement should remain confidential, with a hearing on sealing and fresh submissions looming.
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Fiji High Court weighs natural justice in COI report on FICAC as critics challenge publication process
Fresh legal arguments have emerged in Fiji’s High Court over whether those criticised in the Commission of Inquiry into FICAC were warned before the report’s publication. The weekend hearings edge into questions of natural justice, bias, and the limits of inquiry procedures as the case unfolds. A ruling is still awaited.
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Suva High Court hears allegations of COI bias and overreach in Malimali appointment case
New court transcripts reveal controversial remarks by a COI judge, including a Suva lawyer described as “one of those weird-faced creatures.” The hearing raises questions about bias, due process, and whether the inquiry stayed within its mandate.
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Fiji High Court Denies Adjournment in COI Challenge; Hearing on Bias Set for April 10
High Court denies a delay and pushes the challenge to the COI report forward, narrowing the former judge’s role as the case proceeds. With the spotlight on alleged bias, the hearing will test whether personal influence could shape the inquiry’s conclusions.
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Fiji High Court weighs releasing full COI transcripts in Malimali inquiry after leak
Fiji’s High Court is set to decide whether the full transcripts of the COI into the Malimali appointment should be released. As a mid-day ruling looms, the case pits confidentiality against public scrutiny after a leak of COI footage raised fresh questions about transparency. Whatever the verdict, the decision could influence ongoing challenges to the…
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Fiji High Court Orders Release of Ashton-Lewis COI Audio and Transcript for Judicial Review
A High Court ruling in Suva could reshape the dispute over a controversial inquiry. The court has ordered the State to hand over the Ashton-Lewis Commission’s audio and transcript to four challengers, opening a new phase as an April hearing looms and the commission’s lead judge joins the case.