Tribunal set to probe Nakarawa case

The tribunal was officially gazetted on July 18, and a pre-hearing conference has been scheduled for August 25.

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Jalesi Nakarawa

Suspended Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, Jalesi Nakarawa.

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A tribunal has been appointed to investigate allegations against the suspended Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, Jalesi Nakarawa.

Mr Nakarawa was suspended by the Constitutional Offices Commission (COC) on March 29, this year, following multiple allegations of misconduct.

The COC Tribunal confirmed yesterday that the inquiry would be chaired by Justice Daniel Goundar, with Justices Savenaca Banuve and Dane Tuiqereqere serving as members.

The tribunal was officially gazetted on July 18, and a pre-hearing conference has been scheduled for August 25.

It is yet to be confirmed whether the tribunal hearing will be held in open or closed court.



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