JSC to wait for decisions of Appeals Court in Malimali case and High Court ruling in Rokoika's cases

JSC to wait for decisions of Appeals Court in Malimali case and High Court ruling in Rokoika's cases

By Rashika Kumar

25/03/2026

The Judicial Services Commission will now wait for the outcome of the appeal filed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on the High Court's decision regarding the dismissal of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner before they decide what to do about the FICAC Commissioner's position.

This has been confirmed by JSC Chair, Chief Justice Salesi Temo following a meeting with Malimali's counsel Tanya Waqanika and Deputy Solicitor General Eliesa Tuiloma.

Chief Justice Temo says this is the rule of law in practice.

More to follow.

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