Daniel Fatiaki Quotes

Taniela Vafo'ou Fatiaki CF was the Chief Justice of Fiji from 1 August 2002, when he succeeded Sir Timoci Tuivaga, till 5 December 2008. As Chief Justice, he presided over both the High Court and the Supreme Court, but was constitutionally barred from presiding over, or even sitting on, the Appeal Court. On 3 January 2007, he was sent on leave by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, which had seized power on 5 December 2006. On 19 January, he was formally suspended, pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct. This investigation was dropped in December 2008 as part of a deal that involved his formal resignation. Wikipedia

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Daniel Fatiaki Quotes

“The independence of the (legal) profession also ensures that it can take an objective view on issues concerning not only these matters, but also those of wider public concern. In fact, it can only discharge this responsibility to be independent and objective, if it is perceived by society at large to be independent.”

Daniel Fatiaki

Address to the Fiji Law Society, Coral Coast, Fiji, 2 July 2005 (excerpts)

“It goes without saying that the most valuable asset of any profession is its collective reputation.”

Daniel Fatiaki

Address to the Fiji Law Society, Coral Coast, Fiji, 2 July 2005 (excerpts)

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