Month: September 2013

The Youngest Constitution: FIJI – An overview

The Constitution of Fiji that came into force in September, 2013 is the youngest Constitution in the world. The constitution is divided into eighteen chapters which include hundred and eighty six articles and seven schedules. It provides for fifty elected members to the Parliament every four years through democratic elections. The constitutional establishes a dualist… Read More The Youngest Constitution: FIJI – An overview

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Judicial appointments- Has the procedure come a full circle?

The procedure for appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and the High Courts has been enshrined in Article 124 and Article 217 according to which the President is to appoint the said judges under his hand and seal subsequent to ‘consultation’ with the other judges of the said Courts, as the president may deem… Read More Judicial appointments- Has the procedure come a full circle?

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