The Citizens Constitutional Forum has condemned the current process taking place to introduce the new flag and Coat of Arms, and protests that the current process is not subject to the proposed provisions contained in the Bills.
CCF has said a referendum consulting the majority of people is a transparent and accountable means of assessing the public’s view on the change.
CCF also said the general penalty in both Bills is excessive, particularly for individuals and they urge the Committee to revise the penalties to suit the gravity of the offence and that are more adaptable to the domestic setting.
However, CFF welcomed the introduction of a process to allow the Fiji flag and Coat of Arms to be changed as the nation evolves.
