Especially the Judiciary

Time to Examine British Set-up in Fiji- Especially the Judiciary

IN an early issue of PIM, Mr. R. W.

Robson, as a “learned” litigant of Fiji—after all, real learning consists as much of experience as of scholarship—will examine the judicial system now in operation in Fiji, against the constitutional back ground of Fiji, present and future.

In a country such as Fiji, where there is no representative govern ment, the quality of the judiciary is of great importance.

Apart from the powers exercised by the Governor, it is the Colony’s only means of ensuring justice and freedom for the individual.

In the light of conditions now exist ing in Fiji—and which apparently have existed for some time —Mr.

Robson will examine the records of the British Colonial Office personnel now administering the Fiji judicial system, including the two judges.

Examination of the Fiji judicial system necessarily is extended to the whole Governmental system in Fiji, as provided and controlled by the British Colonial Office.

According to well-informed people, a new Constitution for Fiji is just around the corner. It could be that it now is under consideration.

We should not be met with a British fait accompli.

Mr. Robson will argue that, if there is to be a new Constitution for Fiji, the people of Fiji—and especially the non-official Europeans, the Fijians, and the Fiji-born Indians— should be given a share in its preparation.