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Scutt criticised for accepting Court of Appeal post in Fiji - Fiji Times
Scutt criticised for accepting Court of Appeal post in Fiji Fiji Times, Fiji - She said since the coup in December 2006, other Australian lawyers and judges had turned down similar offers to serve as judges in Fiji. ... |
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Fiji court told to consider public interest as interim government ... - Radio New Zealand Internatio
Fiji court told to consider public interest as interim government ... Radio New Zealand International, New Zealand - The critical issue is an affidavit from President Iloilo?s secretary about discussions between the President, Mr Qarase and the coup leader Commodore Frank ... |
Fiji?s military gov?t wins court victory
Fiji?s military gov?t wins court victory Reuters SUVA ?? Fiji?s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday the nation?s president acted lawfully aft er a 2006 coup in appointing an interim government, validating Fiji?s military government which is under pressure to hold elections in 2009. Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, toppled in the bloodless 2006 coup, had asked the Supreme Court to rule the president?s actions were unlawful. But the court dismissed Qarase?s case. ?We find that the preside
Qarase to consult lawyers over Fiji court coup ruling (ABC Radio Australia)
Fiji's ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase says his SDL party will consult with lawyers about a High Court judgement on the 2006 coup.
Understanding the Fiji High Court judgment
Understanding the Fiji High Court judgment by Guest blogger Now Guest blogger: Sanjay Ramesh teaches at the University of Technology, Sydney, and is Senior Political Editor at the Sydney Fiji Times and Adjunct Fellow at the University of Fiji. The 9 October High Court judgment on the case between deposed Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama focused on the reserve powers of the President. Qarase's legal team argued that the reserve powers o
Court rejects Fiji coup challenge (Daily Telegraph)
FIJI'S military-led government has had a victory, after the nation's High Court dismissed a legal challenge questioning the legality of the 2006 coup.
Ex-PM hits Fiji court ruling - The Age
Ex-PM hits Fiji court ruling The Age, Australia - Ratu Iloilo had reason to use his reserve powers because of the constant state of strife in Fiji leading up to the coup, the court ruled. ... |
Fiji High Court Rules in Coup Case
A ruling on the case brought by ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase against the interim regime and the nation of Fiji was dismissed by the Fiji High Court in Suva. Acting Chief Justice Anthony Gates ruled that the decision by...
Court rejects Fiji coup challenge (Perth Now)
FIJI'S military-led government has had a victory, after the nation's High Court dismissed a legal challenge questioning the legality of the 2006 coup.
High court rules against deposed Fiji prime minister - Radio Australia
High court rules against deposed Fiji prime minister Radio Australia, Australia - In Fiji, the High Court has ruled against deposed prime minister Laisenia Qarase's case testing the legality of the December 2006 coup. ... |
Fiji court dismisses claim that coup was illegal (AP via Yahoo! Philippines News)
Fiji's High Court on Thursday rejected a legal challenge by the former prime minister that his dismissal in a military coup in 2006 was illegal.
Court rejects Fiji coup challenge (Adelaide Now)
FIJI'S military-led government has had a victory, after the nation's High Court dismissed a legal challenge questioning the legality of the 2006 coup.
Fiji court backs legality of 2006 coup (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Fiji's highest court has given legal backing to the 2006 military coup, ruling Thursday the South Pacific nation's president acted lawfully in supporting the replacement of the elected government.
Fiji court dismisses claim that coup was illegal - The Associated Press
 The Associated Press | Fiji court dismisses claim that coup was illegal The Associated Press - SUVA, Fiji (AP) — Fiji's High Court rejected a former prime minister's legal challenge against the 2006 military coup that ousted him, ruling Thursday that ... |
Qarase slams court decision - Stuff.co.nz
Qarase slams court decision Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - ... his country's top judges of lacking impartiality and ignoring evidence, after today's dismissal of his challenge to the legality of Fiji's 2006 coup. ... |
Bomb threat interrupts Fiji coup court case - Solomon Star
Bomb threat interrupts Fiji coup court case Solomon Star, Solomon Islands - ... in Fiji has prompted the evacuation of the court building in Suva where judges were to announce their ruling on the legality of the 2006 military coup. ... |
Fiji Court Dismisses Claim That Coup Was Illegal (CBS News)
Fiji's High Court on Thursday rejected a legal challenge by the former prime minister arguing that his dismissal in a military coup in 2006 was illegal.
Fiji court finds against former PM in coup case
SUVA: The Fiji High Court ruled Thursday that the South Pacific nation's president acted lawfully in appointing a military-led regime following the December 2006 coup.
Fiji High Court dismisses appeal challenging 2006 coup - Brisbane Times
Fiji High Court dismisses appeal challenging 2006 coup Brisbane Times, Australia - Fiji's High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the legality of the 2006 coup that toppled the elected government of Laisenia Qarase. ... |
Fiji court dismisses claim that coup was illegal (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
Fiji's High Court on Thursday rejected a legal challenge by the former prime minister that his dismissal in a military coup in 2006 was illegal.