Lack of convictions weakens anti-trafficking efforts, says International Organisation for Migration, South Pacific Sub-regional Coordinator.

Director of Labour Standards, Daniel Tagivakatini says officials repatriated migrant workers from Bangladesh and India when their employers refused to help.

Government and local advocates say lack of prosecutions and Government collaboration are to blame.

Dr Sharma sued Dr Biumaitotoya for defamation in 2012, and in 2019 the High Court in Lautoka ordered Dr Biumaitotoya to a pay $70,000 fine to Dr Sharma.

If no settlement is reached, the judge will deliver his ruling on the appellant's application next Monday.

There were many inaccuracies found within the testimonials given by the State witnesses, thus raising much reasonable doubt.