PM to head constitutional review Subcommittee after Supreme Court opinion
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will lead a new Cabinet Subcommittee tasked with reviewing the recent opinion of the Supreme Court on Fiji’s Constitution. Cabine
Tag: Supreme Court Constitution Case
Bill to amend 2013 Constitution to be taken to Parliament - PM
A bill to amend the 2013 Constitution is expected to be tabled in Parliament for approval according to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Rabuka says a Constitution Revie
Referendum would strengthen democracy and discriminatory ideas would not survive - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has assured all Fijians that a potential national referendum would strengthen democracy for every community, not weaken it and discriminato
Great opinion by the Supreme Court and we respect it - Vuki
Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commision lawyer Alefina Vuki says she thinks the Supreme Court’s ruling is a great opinion and they respect it. She s
SODELPA disappointed with Supreme Court’s opinion
SODELPA lawyer Jolame Uludole says they are disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion. Uludole says the 1997 Constitution is still a legal document that has
GCC acknowledges Supreme Court ruling but questions its cultural legitimacy
The Great Council of Chiefs acknowledges the Supreme Court’s advisory ruling issued today, which affirms the continued legal validity of the 2013 Constitution, whi
Supreme Court outcome restores genuine democratic control of the Constitution to Fiji’s people - Prof Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says although they have yet to take legal advice on the full legal implications of the Supreme Court
Govt happy constitution amendment will require support of 2/3 of parliament and a simple majority of voters in a referendum
The Coalition Government welcomes the opinion delivered today by the Supreme Court of Fiji on the constitutional amendment questions relating to the 2013 Constitution, wh
NFP honours Justice Reddy for profoundly shaping Fiji’s democracy and social harmony on his death anniversary
The National Federation Party has honoured the memory of Justice Jai Ram Reddy on his death anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader whose life and work profound
Win-win situation for everyone - Valenitabua
People’s Alliance Party lawyer Simione Valenitabua says it is a win-win situation for everyone. Valenitabua highlighted this to the media after the Supreme Cour
Unity Fiji Leader say they are happy with some decisions made on the 2013 Constitution
Unity Fiji Leader, Savenaca Narube says they are happy that at least some decisions have been made today regarding aspects of the 2013 Constitution, making it easier for
FLP welcomes clarity on Constitution amendment process
We have found the middle ground that the people were looking for. This was stated by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry after the Supreme Court advised that th
PM Rabuka happy with the Supreme Court opinion on 2013 Constitution
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed his satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s opinion on the 2013 Constitution. Rabuka described the judgement as balan
Supreme Court advises 2013 Constitution can be amended by support of two thirds of MPs and majority of those registered voters who vote in referendum
The Supreme Court has advised that the 2013 Fijian Constitution can be amended by the support of two thirds of Members of Parliament and a majority of those registered vo
People will know today whether the 2013 Constitution will remain intact or can be amended with new provisions
People will find out today whether the 2013 Constitution will remain intact or can be amended with new provisions as the Supreme Court gets ready to give their opinion on
Judgement day in 2013 Constitution case at 2.30pm today
It is judgement day today as the Supreme Court will give their opinion on the questions by the Cabinet on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions o
Supreme Court to give it's opinion on 2013 Constitution on Friday
The Supreme Court will give their opinion on the questions by the Cabinet on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution this
King’s Counsel says immunity provisions not under challenge
Kings Counsel Brent Walker says immunity provisions in the 2013 Constitution are not directly under challenge in the matter where Cabinet is seeking the Supreme Courtâ
You are a court, not constitution makers – Amicus Curiae
You are a court, not constitution makers, and you can’t determine the best constitution for the people of Fiji. While making submissions in the matter where the
Supreme Court to give opinion on 2013 Constitution amendment provisions before Sept 5th
The Supreme Court will give their opinion on the questions by the Cabinet on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution on no
Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to hear the Constitution matter – Law Society King’s Counsel
The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to hear the Constitution matter by answering the three questions before it, and it must be careful about what it is being invited to