GCC wants a constitution developed by the people, for the people
The Great Council of Chiefs does not accept the legitimacy of the 2013 Constitution and believes Fiji should ultimately move towards a new, genuinely consultative a
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Professor Shameem calls for stronger laws rather than another constitution
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji and constitutional lawyer, Professor Shaista Shameem has questioned the need for a supreme and entrenched Constitution in Fi
NFP says Constitution review must not be rushed, rejects delaying election
The National Federation Party has recommended that the constitution review process must not be rushed and the Review Commission request the President as the appointing au
FICA says public debt decisions should be viewed as a constitutional stewardship issue
The Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants has proposed stronger constitutional principles around prudent borrowing, sustainable debt, transparency in public expenditure
Lal rejects Valenitabua’s claim that he champions 2013 Constitution
The Chair of the Constitution Review Commission, Sevuloni Valenitabua says they have received very comprehensive submissions on the drawbacks and deficiencies of the 2013
We've got a great deal of hurt in Fiji, and I'm responsible for a large part of it - Speight
George Speight, who was sentenced to death for his role in the May 2000 coup, has come out clearly that he is responsible for a large part of hurt that happened in t
Speight supports RFMF submisson to remove immunity provision
George Speight, who was imprisoned for life for his actions in the May 2000 coup, says he supports the submission by the RFMF Commander to remove the immunity provision f
Dr Bhim calls for election ban on coup participants and removal of immunity clause
People involved in coups should not be allowed to contest elections or hold the positions of Prime Minister, Minister or President, while the immunity clause in the 2013
No immunity in Constitution, legal punishment needed for treason – Prof. Ratuva
Political sociologist Professor Steven Ratuva says there should be no immunity in the Constitution and there must be legal sanctions or punishment for treason.While makin
SODELPA calls for end to coup immunity and Fijian name to be for iTaukei, Fiji Islander for all citizens
SODELPA is calling for the removal of the entrenched immunity provisions in the 2013 Constitution that protect those involved in the unconstitutional overthrow of elected
National Youth Council of Fiji calls for 4 dedicated youth seats in Parliament
The National Youth Council of Fiji is calling for four dedicated youth seats in Parliament to ensure young people have a direct voice in national law-making and governanc
FWCC calls for 30% seats for women, GCC’s advisory role, secular State, removing immunity
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre has recommended that the Constitution explicitly provide for Temporary Special Measures, including a minimum of 30 percent r
Fijian must remain common identity for all citizens - Chaudhry
The word Fijian must remain the common and unifying identity for every citizen of Fiji, and there should be no return to ethnic categorisation.This was highlighted by Fij
Prof. Narsey proposes constituency-based electoral system, reserved seats for women and removal of immunity provisions
Former Electoral Reform Commissioner Professor Wadan Narsey has called for several constitutional reforms, including introducing a new constituency-based electoral
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum no show before Constitution Review Commission despite invite
Former Attorney General and one of the architects of the 2013 Constitution, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum did not appear before the Constitution Review Commission to make his submi
FTU calls for Constitution that strengthens democracy, education and workers' rights
The Fiji Teachers Union has called for a Constitution that combines the strengths of Fiji's previous constitutions while strengthening democratic governance, education, w
Human Rights Commission wants indigenous landowners to have greater say over mining projects
Indigenous landowners should have a greater say over mining and development projects on their land, with the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission calling
Abolish COC - Nata
The Constitutional Offices Commission (COC) should be abolished and its responsibilities transferred to a parliamentary joint committee, according to former journalist an
Commission hears calls for greater powers for Permanent Secretaries and mandatory investment of resource income in USP submission
Greater decision-making powers should be returned to Permanent Secretaries instead of being concentrated in the hands of Ministers.USP linguistics lecturer Rajendra Prasa
Malimali and Savu recommend FICAC reform, removing immunity, and strengthening rights
Suva lawyers Barbara Malimali and Samuela Savu have proposed several changes to Fiji's Constitution, including stripping FICAC of its prosecutorial powers, restoring the
RFMF recommends ending constitutional immunity and strengthening civilian control of the military
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is recommending the removal of constitutional immunity provisions, and to clearly define the military's role in the constitutio