Fiji TimesTribunal to review allegations against Chief Justice Kumar

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A tribunal will be convened to consider allegations of misconduct brought against Chief Justice Kamal Kumar, who was suspended from duty with full pay on Monday.

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere approved the suspension on the advice of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

The suspension was in accordance with Chapter 5, Part A, Section 111(4) of the 2013 Constitution.

The allegations of misconduct were formally presented to the Chief Justice by the Prime Minister on January 24, and a response was received on January 27.

Given the nature of some of the complaints, the Chief Justice was suspended from duty, pending investigation and subsequent referral to court.

After consultation with the Prime Minister and Attorney General, Justice Salesi Temo has been appointed as Acting Chief Justice of Fiji.

At this point, Judge Kumar is not required to leave his official residence.

Once appointed, the court will liaise directly with the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Salesi Temo, to determine what steps to take and procedures to govern subsequent deliberations.

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