PM invites international partners to assist Judiciary

Submitted by TemoL on Thu, 02/07/2009 - 2:16pm

Government is committed on the need to facilitate the practicalities of the rule of law, creating transparency, facilitating access to justice and removing systematic corruption says Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in his address at the Tradewinds Convention Centre on Fiji’s Strategic Framework for Change.

Highlighting how the judiciary is continuously being strengthened with the additional allocation of half million dollars this year, Prime Minister Bainimarama said the fund will strengthen the infrastructure and assist in building capacities within the judiciary.

“I invite our international partners and relevant development agencies who are interested in facilitating the practicalities of the rule of law, creating transparency, facilitating access to justice and removing systematic corruption, to work with our Chief Justice, the Independent Legal Services Commission, the Legal Aid Commission and the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) respectively,” Commodore Bainimarama added.

On the same note, the Prime Minister said they are committed to the maintenance of law and order.

“The Police force shall be strengthened with upgrading of communications, transport and forensic tools. Government recognizes that policing is important to also instill public and investor confidence,” PM Bainimarama emphasized.

In addition, as part of the Government’s intention to create transparency and to facilitate access to justice, PM Bainimarama emphasized on the need to revamp the archaic Penal Code.