PM Urges Practitioners To Extend Roles In Cyberspace

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged legal practitioners to find ways to extend their role beyond the con­ventional courtroom battles, to virtual landscapes where scams lurk.

He made this statement at the opening of the 25th Attorney-Gen­eral conference at the Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort in De­narau on Friday.

“Beyond the commercial rela­tionships and legal opportunities, your responsibility as legal prac­titioners extends to the protection of individuals,” he said.

“Your skills as legal profession­als become invaluable tools in the fight against digital deception.”

Mr Rabuka said that this can be an important development in law and profession given the develop­ment in digital connectivity and technology.

“For instance, this age of digital connectivity provides unprece­dented opportunities for collabo­ration but also for exploration. As lawyers, we have a unique oppor­tunity to extend our reach beyond borders, forging connections and exploring legal opportunities.”

Vulnerable communities

Mr Rabuka acknowledged the evolution of platforms that law­yers now inhabit.

“Then there is the role of lawyers as guardians of justice, particu­larly for the most vulnerable in our communities. In today’s world, grappling with the alarming prev­alence of sexual crimes, especially those against women and children, the duty of lawyers becomes even more crucial.”

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