Justice
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Fiji immunity provisions spark heated debate on justice and stability after coups
Two high-profile voices locked horns over Fiji’s post-coup immunity provisions at a public forum, signaling a wider clash between stability and accountability. One side warns that reopening the debate could unsettle the nation, while the other argues fairness and accountability mustn’t be ignored. The discussion hints at the constitutional reform ahead.
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Fiji Sevens Set on Hong Kong Crown as Nation Balances Cultural Revival and Pension Reform Debates
Fiji’s sevens chase Hong Kong glory as readers weigh heritage, identity, and accountability at home.
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Fiji Hosts MSG Delegation to Expand Melanesian Corrections Cooperation
In Suva, Fiji’s Corrections Service hosts a high-level MSG delegation as Melanesia intensifies cooperation on corrections, rehabilitation, and cross-border security—tied to broader regional aims under Prosperity for All 2038.
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Fiji Eid: Prasad Urges Compassion, Integrity and Inclusive Leadership to Build a Fair Nation
During Eid, Professor Biman Prasad calls on Fiji and the world to translate the festival’s spirit into everyday action—embracing compassion, humility, sacrifice and justice as practical guides for leadership and social cohesion in uncertain times. His appeal centers on helping those in need and living with integrity beyond faith communities, a reminder of faith-inspired care…
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Labasa man jailed for almost 12 years for wife’s manslaughter
A Labasa man has been jailed for 11 years and 11 months for the manslaughter of his wife after a brutal assault. The court highlighted a history of violence and the lasting harm to the family as it delivered the sentence.
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Fiji Expands Legal Aid and Rural Access to Boost Women’s Access to Justice at UN CSW70
Despite stronger protections for women, Fiji still faces barriers to justice—distance, cost, and limited legal awareness keep many from seeking redress. Officials warn of a surge in online gender-based violence and urge reforms that bring services closer to rural communities, turning legal protections into real-world results for women and girls.
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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.
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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.