Some Levuka residents say powers given to Police in the Draft Police Bill is too much
There is a lot of misconception - Washington Some Levuka residents say powers given to Police in the Draft Police Bill is too much
There is a lot of misconception - Washington
Senior Defence Officer Joji Washington [image: Parliament of Fiji]
Some residents of Levuka say the powers given to police officers in the Draft Police Bill are too much, however, the Senior Defence Officer Joji Washington says there is a lot of misconception about the powers given to the officers.
While responding to questions from the people at the Lomaiviti Provincial Council Hall, Washington says the new powers are only applicable in certain circumstances like terrorism, an offence against the state, and if there is a plot of a coup or civil unrest.
Mar 14, 2021 02:02:02 PM The Fiji Law Society is calling on the government not to restrict public consultation on the proposed Police Bill only to the rural, maritime regions. At least 11 locations have been identified for the first round of face-to-face public consultations on the proposed Police Bill. The consultations on the proposed Police Bill will start on Monday at the Lomaiviti Provincial Council Hall in Levuka from 12 pm to 4 pm. Other sessions will be held at Serua Provincial Council Hall, Sabeto Village, Keiyasi Village, Nacula Village, Ba Khatria Hall, and Vunimono Hall. Fiji Law Society president William Clarke said a proper consultation is needed as it would ensure citizens have an opportunity to make their submissions in person.
11 locations for 1st round of face to face public consultations on draft Police Bill
11 locations for 1st round of face to face public consultations on draft Police Bill
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Eleven locations have been identified for the first round of face to face public consultations on the draft Police Bill.
It will start tomorrow at the Lomaiviti Provincial Council Hall in Levuka from 12pm to 4pm.
The first round of face to face public consultations will run from tomorrow till the 31st of this month.
Other sessions will be held at Serua Provincial Council Hall in Navua, Sabeto Village in Nadi, Keiyasi Village in Sigatoka, Nacula Village in Yasawa, Khatri Hall in Ba, Nadarivatu Village, Nalawa in Rakiraki and Vunimono Hall in Nausori.
Fiji Law Society says proposed police powers in draft Police Bill are inconsistent with values of respect for human rights
Public consultation process must start with information, written in a simple & accessible way - Clarke
Fiji Law Society says proposed police powers in draft Police Bill are inconsistent with values of respect for human rights
Public consultation process must start with information, written in a simple & accessible way - Clarke
Fiji Law Society President Wylie Clarke. [image: File]
The Fiji Law Society says the wide scope of the proposed police powers in the Draft Police Bill are inconsistent with values of respect for human rights, freedom and the rule of law.