Welcome to the first edition of the Judicial Department of Fiji Newsletter! The following newsletter details all the events that took place in the various court registries for the year 2021. We hope you enjoy! To continue reading more Download a copy here....
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It is my pleasure to present this Bench Book on Children which aims to help judicial officers fulfil their duty to protect and ensure the best interests of all children who come before the Courts, whether as a complainant, witness, or offender in criminal proceedings, or as a party in family and civil proceedings. This Bench Book compiles relevant national laws and procedures, applicable case law, international standards, and national and international best practices for dealing with children who come into contact with the justice system. Hon. Acting Chief Justice Mr. Justice Kamal Kumar Find the e-copy of the Bench Book...
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High court judges Justices Daniel Goundar and Salesi Temo were presented their 50th Anniversary of Independence Medals at the State House in Suva yesterday by President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote. Justice Goundar said the medal was a kind gesture of appreciation by the State, and he felt honoured to be acknowledged for his role in serving country’s judiciary. He said Fiji as a nation, had built a reputation of being a strong and resilient country. “We continue to strive to build important institutions such as the judiciary so that the public’s confidence on the administration of justice is not lost, but advanced,” he...
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PURSUANT to section 28 of the High Court Act, I hereby order and direct that a Legal Vacation shall commence on Monday 14th December 2020 and conclude on Friday 15th January 2021 (both dates inclusive). During the period of the vacation the business of the High Court will be conducted as follows – (1) No Criminal or Civil Cases or Matters will be heard during the vacation except by direction of a Judge or Master; (2) Ordinarily process will be accepted in the registry throughout the vacation from Monday to Friday each week between the hours of 9.00am and 12.00 noon; (3) In cases of special urgency...
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