SODELPA says abrogation of the 1997 Constitution was a rogue act
SODELPA counsel Jolame Uludole says the abrogation of the 1997 Constitution in 2009 was a rogue act of the then interim government and it was contrary to the Constitution
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Naivalurua’s camp says 1997 Constitution is valid and 2013 Constitution is only defacto
The lawyer for Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua’s bloc in Parliament, Tevita Vakalalabure says the 1997 Constitution remains valid and the 2013 Constitution
2013 Constitution designed to protect from opportunist changes – Kunal Singh
Kunal Singh, the counsel for Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu's bloc in Parliament, says the amendment clause in the 2013 Constitution is a deliberate design to prote
2013 Constitution was deliberately drafted to shield it from amendments - Apted
National Federation Party Counsel Jon Apted says the amendment provisions in the 2013 Constitution was deliberately drafted to shield it from amendments. Apted highlig
PAP says 2013 Constitution invalid and 1997 Constitution must be declared still valid and applicable
The People's Alliance Party believes that the 2013 Constitution is invalid from the beginning and the 1997 Constitution must be declared still valid and applicable. Wh
Supreme Court hears State’s argument that 2013 Constitution amendment provisions should be removed
The State representative in the matter where Cabinet is seeking the Supreme Court’s opinion on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of th
All parties ready for Supreme Court hearing on constitution amendment and interpretation provisions
All parties in the matter where the Cabinet has sought Supreme Court's opinion on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution
CJ asks if Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear about 1997 Constitution
Chief Justice Salesi Temo has asked the interveners in the matter where government has sought the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions relating to the interpretation
Supreme Court to give its opinion on 2013 Constitution on 5th September
The Supreme Court will provide it's opinion on the 5th of September where the government has sought the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions relating to the interpre
Nawaikula plans peaceful march on 2013 Constitution in Suva
Former SODELPA parliamentarian and lawyer, Niko Nawaikula is now planning a peaceful march on the 2013 Constitution in Suva. Nawaikula says he as President of the NGO
We want the 2013 Constitution removed – Tu Navitilevu
Liuliu Ni Vanua o Rakiraki, Tu Navitilevu, Ratu Emori Bolobolo says their peaceful march in Rakiraki Town this morning was to call for the removal of the 2013 Constitutio
Ra protest march is a dangerous signal to the rule of law - Lal
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal says chiefs from the Vanua of Ra marching through town today, calling for the abrogation of the 2013 Constitution, is not just a protest —
Ra chiefs march in Rakiraki calling for dissolution of 2013 Constitution
Chiefs of the Vanua of Ra took to the streets of Rakiraki Town this morning, calling for the dissolution of the 2013 Constitution. Videos on social media show more tha
Supreme Court opinion on constitutional case
All parties represented in Parliament including the People’s Alliance, the National Federation Party, SODELPA, Leader of Opposition Inia Seruitatu’s faction
Rabuka asks Supreme Court if the 1997 Constitution is still valid and applicable
Is the 1997 Constitution still valid and applicable. That is one of the five questions asked by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka in the Reference filed in the constitut
Ratu Meli Saubulinayau says we should throw out this Constitution
Lau Provincial Council Chairman Ratu Meli Saubulinayau supports the representation of women in Parliament, saying that he feels that women should have one-third of the nu
Question regarding 1997 Constitution makes it more complicated as it’s like putting in ‘a spanner in the works’ - CJ Temo
All parties represented in Parliament including the People’s Alliance, the National Federation Party, SODELPA, Leader of Opposition Inia Seruitatu’s faction
Cabinet seeks Supreme Court opinion on constitutional amendment process
Cabinet has agreed to seek an opinion from the Supreme Court on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution. Cabinet has als
Calls made for the return of the Senate during electoral laws consultation
Calls to bring back the Senate are being made by most of the participants during the consultation on the three electoral laws hosted by the Fiji Law Reform Commission.
PM agrees if Constitution is not changed, people will vote under the same system
Will there be a change in the electoral system for Fiji before the next elections? That can only happen if the 2013 Constitution is also changed. When questioned by
If Constitution is not changed, people will vote under the same system - Fatiaki
If the 2013 Constitution is not changed, people will be going to have another general election under the same electoral system. Electoral Law Reform Commission chairma