New constitution signed into law global legal monitor. The text of the constitution is available on the fijian government website last visited sept. The constitution was signed by president ratu epeli nailatikau in 20 and came into effect on 7 september 20. The communist party of vietnam cpv is the sole political party within the country. Unofficial translation from vietnamese by international idea. Fiji islands constitution of the republic of the fiji islands as passed by the house of representatives constitution amendment bill 1997 contents preamble chapter 1the state 1. Fiji police have detained a number of prominent opposition and civil society leaders after they attended a meeting to discuss the countrys 20 constitution. The neighboring countries of vietnam are china, laos and cambodia. Subject to the provisions of this constitution, any law inconsistent with this constitution is invalid to the extent of the inconsistency. Retention of citizenship of united kingdom and colonies by certain citizens of fiji.
New york the amended constitution vietnam adopted on november 28, 20, failed to address popular aspirations for change and reform. The constitution of fiji came into effect in 20 after a highly contentious. Constitution constitution of the republic of fiji, 20 cpc ambits of the law, he or she turns a prosecution into a persecution and brings disrepute to criminal procedure code cap 21 now repealed cpd 09 criminal procedure decree 2009both the office he or she holds and the office he or she represents. The interim fiji government released a final version of the constitution on august 22, 20, after having released a draft in march. The countrys first constitution was promulgated in 1966, four years before fiji achieved independence from great britain. Section 2 supremacy of constitution 1 this constitution is the supreme law of the state. The constitution cannot be abrogated or suspended, and can only be amended according to the procedures in the constitution. It provides for a parliamentary democracy with a bicameral parliament comprising an elected house of representatives and appointed senate. His excellency the president will give his assent to the document on september 6th. Blueprint for a better fiji the 20 constitution is unveiled the final version of the 20 constitution that will underpin the first genuine democracy in fijian history has been released to the public. The people of the fiji islands recognise that, within the framework of this constitution and the other laws of the state, the conduct of government is based on following principles. The profound sense of uneasiness felt by many ethnic fijians about the future of their own particular social and political arrangements as well as about the future of fiji as a modern state were exacerbated by international pressures and economic difficulties experienced after 1987 and when the political exclusion of the indofijian community was institutionalised in the constitution of 1990.
The adoption of a new constitution figured centrally in 20, as fiji geared up for elections scheduled before the end of september 2014. Sep 04, 20 new york the government of fiji should amend articles that undermine human rights in a draft constitution that is scheduled to be promulgated on september 6, 20. It is the first to eliminate racebased electoral rolls, racebased seat quotas, districtbased representation, the unelected upper chamber, and the role of the hereditary council of chiefs. Click on the link to download a pdf copy of the constitution of the republic of fiji 20 released by attorneygeneral aiyaz sayedkhaiyum in suva on 22. Every person who is not a citizen but is lawfully in fiji has the right not to be expelled from fiji except pursuant to an order of a court or a decision of the minister on a ground prescribed by law. New york the government of fiji should amend articles that undermine human rights in a draft constitution that is scheduled to be promulgated on september 6, 20. The constitution of fiji, 20 table of contents preamble chapter 1founding provisions 14 1. Fiji detains leader of opposition party, trade union official. The 20 constitution was brought in by the frank bainimarama government ahead of elections in 2014 but it remains a controversial document after an earlier draft was dumped. This intervention threatens to significantly undermine the peoples confidence in the process, the final document and a democratic future for fiji. Eliminates racebased electoral rolls, racebased seat quotas, directbased representation, the unelected upper chamber, and the role of the hereditary council of chiefs.
The constitution of the socialist republic of vietnam. Fiji s fourth constitution was signed into law by president ratu epeli nailatikau on september 6, 20, coming into effect immediately. In 20, vietnam continued its intense crackdown on free expression online, in print, and in the public. Thisdocumentaimstoprovideanobjectiveanalysisofthe fiji government constitution thatwaspresented. The constitution of the republic of fiji establishes fijis system of government. Viet nams constitution of 1992 with amendments through 20.
Amenatave malani fiji times 39 wants to know what j nakarawa of hamilton nz means by saying there is more to the 20 constitution than meets the eye. The republic of the fiji islands is a sovereign, democratic state. Until 1987, fiji was a dominion, a member of the commonwealth, and a parliamentary democracy with a government led by an elected president. Thisdocumentaimstoprovideanobjectiveanalysisofthefijigovernmentconstitutionthatwaspresented.
Fijis fourth constitution was signed into law by president ratu epeli nailatikau on september 6, 20, coming into effect immediately. Parliament makes laws, represents the community in discussions. Constitution of fiji 1997 wikisource, the free online library. Amended constitution a missed opportunity on rights. December 8, 20, on the promulgation of the constitution. It vests sole legislative authority in a singlechamber, 50seat, at. It is the first to eliminate racebased electoral rolls, racebased seat quotas, districtbased representation, the unelected upper chamber, and. Fijis system of government parliament of the republic of fiji.
Fiji unplugged leave a comment the final version of the 20 constitution that will underpin the first genuine democracy in. The longform name of the country is the socialist republic of vietnam. The fiji constitution monitoring report attempts to document the key events in the implementation of the 20 constitution over the year between its promulgation in september 20 and the. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Fiji is today marking the introduction of its fourth constitution with a constitution day public holiday. Fiji constitutional documents archives constitution amendment act 1997 english constitution of the republic of fiji islands fijian constitution of the republic of fiji islands hindi the independence order and constitution of fiji 1970 english constitution of the sovereign republic of fiji 1990 english.
Fiji islands constitution of the republic of the fiji islands. Considering reports of the government, the supreme peoples court, the supreme. Fiji passes new constitution fiji has passed a new constitution ahead of free elections next year, but critics say it curtails freedoms and protects the regime. Aug 22, 20 blueprint for a better fiji the 20 constitution is unveiled the final version of the 20 constitution that will underpin the first genuine democracy in fijian history has been released to the public. Nov 21, 2019 this guide to law online fiji contains a selection of fijian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Jul 01, 2009 fiji will have a new constitution in 20 that scraps the ethnicbased system introduced in 1997, the countrys military ruler has said. Aiyaz khaiyum says 7 september 2016 will be public holiday to create awareness on his, 20 constitution, he imposed on fiji after burning the draft ghai constitution will the public be told truth. Every citizen, and every other person who has a right to reside in fiji, has the right reside in any part of fiji. This constitution shall be upheld and respected by all.
Fiji government releases final version of constitution, paving the way for 2014 elections. Handbook pacific islands legal information institute. Fiji independence order 1970 and constitution of fiji cap 1. The constitution of the republic of fiji constitution is the supreme law of fiji. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Socialist republic of vietnam independence freedom happiness resolution on the 5year socioeconomic development plan of 2016 2020 national assembly of the socialist republic of vietnam pursuant to the constitution of the socialist republic of viet nam. The court found that the president of fiji, ratu josefa iloilo uluivuda, acted lawfully in ratifying the dismissal of prime minister laisenia qarase, in dissolving parliament and in granting. Elected by the people of fiji, parliament is the legislative branch of the state. Constitution protects culture, says bhatnagar indo fijians traditions intact because of the support and protection in the 20 constitution. Fijis constitution has always reflected the multiracial nature of its society. Constitutional and political change in fiji parliament of. Fiji is governed under a constitution adopted in 20. Vietnam is one of five remaining countries that believe in communism.
Chen classifies vietnam and china as adhering to communistsocialist. It also dictates that the parliament of fiji possess sole legislative power. This guide to law online fiji contains a selection of fijian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Vietnam simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. It provides for a parliamentary democracy with a bicameral parliament comprising an elected.
Immunity granted under the constitution of 1990 continues. The fiji constitution of september 20 coral bell school. Moreover, when the government released the fiji government constitution on 22 august, 20 it was widely understood that this was the final version. Schedule 2 amendments not affecting the law of fiji. I invite amenatave to read professor warden narseys analysis of the bainimarama khaiyum constitution 20 to acquire a better understanding of what j nakarawa might have in mind. Seven years on from the december 2006 coup, many in fiji had become habituated to life under the military commander frank bainimarama. A vietnamese citizen residing abroad shall be protected by the socialist.
In january 20, fijis government rejected a draft constitution drawn up by an independent commission, and submitted it to be rewritten by the attorneygenerals office. George williams the unanimous fiji high court decision of acting chief justice gates and judges byrne and pathik in qarase v bainimarama on 9 october 2008 was a major disappointment. It provides for three separate arms of the state the legislature or parliament, the executive, and judiciary. Fiji will have a new constitution in 20 that scraps the ethnicbased system introduced in 1997, the countrys military ruler has said. Sep 06, 20 fiji passes new constitution fiji has passed a new constitution ahead of free elections next year, but critics say it curtails freedoms and protects the regime. Fiji unplugged leave a comment the final version of the 20 constitution that will underpin the first genuine democracy in fijian history has been released to the public. Values governing power and authority under the constitution 15 4.