Case Note Corner: Why knowing the difference between acquittal vs discharge is important
Key Takeaway The Criminal Procedure Act (2009) in Fiji allows the Court to acquit or discharge an accused. An “acquittal” order frees an...
Safety First, Social Media Second: getting the download on the Online Safety Act 2018
Key Points The Online Safety Act 2018 (Act) was enacted in May 2018 and has yet to be gazetted. The Act is the first of its kind to be...
Case Note Corner: Getting the Facts on Defacto Relationships
Key Takeaways The High Court of Fiji in the decision of Samou v Estate of Leslie Allinson [2019][1] has provided some great insight into...
New International Arbitration Law: more than just an arbitrary change
International Arbitration Act 2017 (“Act”) was passed by the Fijian Parliament on 15 September 2017.
Legal Update: New Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme in Fiji
Instead of paying insurance premiums to insurers, drivers will now pay into the Accident Compensation Fund at the time they register their c
