FICAC
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Fiji’s FICAC seeks Parliament reporting line to safeguard independence from the Attorney-General
FICAC is pushing for statutory reform to safeguard its independence, arguing that reporting to the Attorney-General creates an unwanted link to the executive. A shift to reporting to Parliament could strengthen autonomy, even in cases involving senior officials, and is now under review by a constitutional committee.
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Former Fiji FICAC chief seeks nullification of COI report over due‑process and bias claims
Former Fiji anti-corruption chief Barbara Malimali argues she was denied natural justice and that the COI report damaging her reputation should be voided. As fresh submissions unfold, the case tests issues of bias, scope, and potential remedies in the ongoing judicial review.
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Fiji JSC Delays FICAC Appointment Recommendation Pending Court of Appeal and Justice Bull Rulings
The Judicial Services Commission is bracing for multiple court outcomes in the FICAC leadership saga and will defer final recommendations until the judiciary rules. Contingency plans are being mapped as judges weigh in on key challenges, keeping the commission’s next moves tied to the courts’ timetable.
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Suva court reinstates Charlie Charters’ original bail conditions as travel requests and device custody dispute unfold in FICAC case
Original bail conditions for former journalist Charlie Charters have been reinstated as fresh motions over travel and seized devices fill the courtroom’s agenda. A key ruling next week could determine whether he can travel abroad while the case progresses.
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Fiji court grants two-month adjournment in extradition case against DPP Pryde as service hurdles persist
Extradition for Fiji’s chief public prosecutor stalls as papers fail to reach him in New Zealand, delaying a high-profile corruption case. A two-month pause gives prosecutors time to navigate tricky cross-border service while the absent DPP remains out of the office.
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Rabuka’s Appeal Halts JSC Move in Fiji’s FICAC Leadership Dispute
A high-stakes legal standoff in Fiji has paused the leadership question at the anti-corruption agency. With an appeal underway, the commission’s next moves are on hold as the courts determine the path forward, spotlighting the balance of power in the system.
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Waqanika denies Political Parties Act charge over Facebook post opposing SODELPA in Suva court
Suva lawyer and public board member Tanya Waqanika denies a criminal charge tied to a Facebook post that publicly opposed a political party. The case spotlights the tricky boundary between personal speech and public-official restrictions, with the matter returning to court for the next steps.
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Fiji Health Tender Waivers Probe Moves to CID After 11-Year Pause
An 11-year-old corruption file resurfaces in court, with prosecutors alleging improper waivers and political influence shaped major health contracts. A key witness says the inquiry stalled for more than a decade, as the trial pieces together how the procurement process was steered away from competitive bidding.
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Emails Tie Former Fiji Health Minister to 2011 Hospineer Tender, Court Hears
Fresh digital evidence resurfaces in a decade-old hospital tender case as email records are alleged to link a former health minister to the procurement. New courtroom details focus on who authored and received key messages, stirring debates over electronic-forensics and the handling of evidence. As the trial progresses, crucial questions loom about how these digital…
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Fiji High Court to decide permanent stay bid in Waqanika FICAC case over acting commissioner appointment
An intense legal challenge centers on whether an acting FICAC commissioner was lawfully appointed, with a High Court ruling due on May 6 that could permanently halt a criminal proceeding. The decision could reshape how the anti-corruption agency prosecutes cases and who has the authority to act in its name.