Lawyers unite to contest COI findings
Leung, Clarke, and Malimali seek court intervention to quash report and clear their names.
Saturday 11 October 2025 | 02:00
Left: Former Attorney-General Graham Leung, top: former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, bottom: Fiji Law Society (FLS) president Wylie Clarke.
Photos: Ronald Kumar; Supplied
Former Attorney-General Graham Leung has filed a leave application for judicial review challenging aspects of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report.
This was confirmed by his lawyer, Seforan Fatiaki, who said the application was lodged on October 1.
“The application is based primarily on procedural unfairness. Mr Leung wishes to clear his name and maintains that he acted in good faith and according to law, at all times,” Mr Fatiaki said.
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“This proceeding will allow the Court to clarify the rights of individuals and my client, who has been the subject of adverse findings and criticism without being given an opportunity to be heard.”
Fiji Law Society president Wylie Clarke confirmed that he and his lawyer colleague, Laurel Vaurasi, are also challenging the conclusion of the COI Report.
Mr Clarke said they had filed a judicial review on September 30.
Meanwhile, Barbara Malimali’s lawyer, Tanya Waqanika, said they had filed a judicial review on September 29.
“In summary, we are seeking to quash the COI Report and seeking damages,” Ms Waqanika said.
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu reassured the public that the decisions to file judicial review against the COI Report would not interfere with Police investigation.
Mr Tudravu said nine investigation files linked to the COI were with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) awaiting legal advice.
Police are continuing their investigation into the remaining two cases.
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