Justice Minister subpoenaed in suspended Corrections Commissioner inquiry

The Tribunal Court in Suva has subpoenaed the Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga, to testify in the hearing into Fiji Corrections Commissioner Jalesi Nakarawa’s alleged misconduct.

Justice Daniel Goundar revealed this in court this afternoon.

Mr Nakarawa’s lawyer, Simone Valenitabua, had previously filed a subpoena but withdrew it last week. Justice Goundar stated that it is only fair for Mr Turaga to give evidence regarding his referral of complaints against Mr Nakarawa to the Constitutional Offices Commission (COC).

Mr Valenitabua raised no objections to the subpoena.

Mr Turaga is expected to appear at 7pm tonight.

Tribunal assisting lawyer Julien Fatiaki is now calling five witnesses scheduled to testify this afternoon as the trial continues.