Tui Savu is correct in identifying the glossing over of the Qarase-Bainimarama meeting in Wellington on 29 November 2006, and the outcomes of that meeting, as a glaring omission in the ruling handed down by Mr Justice Gates last Thursday. In a proper judicial process, where those facts would be rigorously examined, they would in themselves provide sufficient grounds for upholding the case brought by Laisenia Qarase against Bainimarama et al. That omission is perhaps the most obvious of a number
Bloggers, well here is another letter from our regular contributor Lawyer, Tui Savu concerning the Gate?s judgement, which was sent to the Dailies in Fiji today. It seems, excuse the pun, Gates has opened up the flood-gate of criticism and we at SV are confident, the Appeal will be successful and the real Judges will shove the Gate?s decision up where the sun does not shine. We endorse Tui Savu?s letter. On another note bloggers, we are meeting in 1 hours time to discuss the website and will kee
So there we have it -Judge Gates has found in favour of the military junta. Briefly, he says? ?The President has decided - Direct rule then fresh elections? It is not for this Court to inquire into President?s actions or to say that he should have exercised it another way? Exceptional circumstances had indeed existed that were not provided for by the Constitution?and different from that that existed in the Chandrika case? The Pressie? actions at the relevant time were necessary, lawful and desig
It is imperative that Fiji's judiciary be maintained at full strength, says acting Chief Justice Anthony Gates.
Best choice of the week: Chubby. Chris Chambers headed to San Diego Chargers in trade with Miami. Here are his six game against Oakland. Wait to join new teammates LaDainian Tomlinson. Going against a cornerback who has been to seven straight Pro Bowls. If it appears as if San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is everywhere Sunday
STEP DOWN JUDGE GATES - YOU ARE NOT WORTHY June 27th, 2007 by whyfijiscrying Great Editorial by the
Fiji Times Editor ... and be given his marching orders.
Fiji Times - Thursday, June 28, 2007 TWO significant developments in the nation?s courts this week highlight risks to
Fiji?s judicial system. The first was the ruling
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