Judicial Services Commission
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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 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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Fiji JSC Delays Decision on Acting Anti-Corruption Commissioner Lavi Rokoika Amid High Court Challenges
Uncertainty surrounds Fiji’s anti‑corruption leadership as the Judicial Services Commission pauses its decision on acting commissioner Lavi Rokoika while the High Court weighs two challenges to the appointment. A May ruling could reshape the watchdog’s future, with appeals potentially stretching the timeline and testing the balance between governance and the rule of law.
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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.