Hon. Judges and Master of the High Court H.E. Mr. Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative H.E. Mr. Sujiro Seam, Head of Delegation, European Union Their Excellencies, the High Commissioners and Ambassadors Ms Jennifer Poole, Permanent Secretary for Women, Children & Poverty Alleviation Chief Registrar Resident Magistrates Mr. Rashmi Aslam, Deputy Commissioner, FICAC UNICEF Pacific and Fiji Representatives Mr. Shahin Ali, Director Legal Aid Commission Mr. Apakuki Qura, Deputy Commissioner of Corrections Mr. Wylie Clarke, President, Fiji Law Society Mr. Jesh Kumar, Project Planning Officer, Office of the Prime Minister Ms Miliana Tarai, Legal Services Manager, Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Ms Meresiana Krishna, Child Rights Officer, Save the Children Fiji Members of the Secretariat and IT Section Good afternoon, I...
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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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Honourable Judges Honourable Attorney-General of Fiji Mr. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (National Authorized Officer – Access to Justice Project) His Excellency Mr. Sujiro Seam, European Union Head of Delegation for the Pacific Mr. Levan Bouadze, Resident Representative of the UNDP Pacific Chief Registrar Chief Magistrate Mr. Michal Krejza, Head of Corporation, European Union Director of Public Prosecutions Deputy Commissioner FICAC President, Fiji Law Society Director Legal Aid Commission Director Fiji Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Commission Representatives from European Union and UNDP Members of E-filing Committee Invited Guests Thank you all for your presence here to witness the signing of E-filing Installation Contract for Judicial Department. One of the key aspects of providing Access to Justice is to ensure...
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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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His Excellency Mr. Sujiro Seam, Head of Delegation, European Union for the Pacific Honourable Judges Hon. Madam Justice Wati, Chairperson of NJEC Chief Registrar Chief Magistrate Resident Magistrates Ms Julie Vandassen, Technical Advisor, Access to Justice Project - UNDP Ms Debra Williams, Finance and Administration Associate, Access to Justice Project - UNDP Ms Tomoko Kashiwazaki, Communications Specialist, Access to Justice Project - EU Secretariat and IT Staff I welcome you all to the opening ceremony of 2020 Magistrates Workshop to be held over the next three (3) days. I have much pleasure in extending a very warm welcome to our Chief Guest His Excellency Mr. Sujiro Seam to...
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Honourable Judges of the High Court Her Excellency the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji and Dean of Law School, Professor Shaista Shameem Honourable Mr. Justice Jiten Singh, Senior Lecturer Head of Department – Law, Fiji National University, Ms Adarshani Vikash Director, Legal Aid Commission, Mr. Shahin Ali Newly appointed President, Fiji Law Society, Mr. William Clarke Newly admitted Legal Practitioners Family and Friends It’s a pleasure to be the first to thank you and congratulate you for being sworn in as Lawyers. I extend a warm welcome to all the relatives and guests of the newly admitted Legal Practitioners who are present here today. I also...
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The new Nasinu Court House is expected to be completed and opened by the end of this year....
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Acting Chief Justice Hon. Justice Kamal Kumar addresses the newest legal practitioners - "It is your duty as lawyers to get people treated fairly and grant them justice...
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