Inquiry
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Fiji launches inquiry into lawa ni Qoibau over ban on women drinking yaqona
An inquiry into a village rule that bans women from drinking yaqona is raising questions about tradition, rights, and how such codes are formed. The government says it will review the process and consultations behind the lawa ni Qoibau, as debates over fairness and gender implications continue. With officials visiting Qoibau, all eyes are on…
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Fiji High Court orders release of Commission of Inquiry audio recordings and transcripts for inspection
A Suva High Court ruling orders the release of audio recordings and transcripts from the controversial COI, following a landmark application. With confidentiality claims fading after public disclosures, fresh questions about bias and the inquiry’s proceedings take center stage as the case heads toward a substantive hearing.