Deed of Cession
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Fiji GCC seeks constitutional recognition of the 1874 Deed of Cession amid CRC review
A landmark submission lands as Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission opens public consultations. The Great Council of Chiefs calls for formal recognition of the 1874 Deed of Cession and stronger protections for iTaukei land and resources, plus formal recognition of customary laws. With a 2026 deadline looming, the proposal could reshape the constitutional landscape.