26 FIJI HUMAN RIGHTS & ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Nature of Complaints Section 10 – Freedom from slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking Section 8 – Right to Life The Commission received a complaint of alleged breach of section 8 of the Fijian Constitution on the right to life. It was alleged that police brutality led to the death of the complainants boyfriend after he was arrested outside a nightclub and assaulted. The Commission has filed a constitutional redress case in the Suva High Court in this matter. Section 9 – Right to Personal Liberty The Commission received three complaints in breach of section 9 of the Fijian Constitution. It was alleged that the proprietors of a humanitarian and educational NGO, without the consent of the complainant (while he was serving term in prison) uploaded his testimonials on Youtube and broadcasted the same on air. This led to the complainant’s children and spouse being harassed by members of the public. In another matter, it was alleged that during a house raid by Police, the complainants mother was searched by male police officers. The Commission also received a complaint of marital rape. The Commission received two complaints for alleged breach of section 10 of the Fijian Constitution. It was alleged that 3 Bangladeshi nationals were trafficked into Fiji and forced into labour by their employer. In another matter, it was alleged that 4 Indian nationals were forced into labour in deplorable condition and under-fed. Both matters have been referred to the Labour Ministry. The Commission has received confirmation that investigations by the Labour Ministry has commenced in relation to these matters. Section 11 – Freedom from Cruel and Degrading Treatment The Commission received ten complaints in relation to cruel and degrading treatment. In most cases it was alleged that inmates were confined in solitary cells, inmates subjected to torture, cruel and degrading treatment meted by Corrections officers, arrested and detained persons subjected to cruel and degrading treatment by police and a complainants mother was searched by male police officers during a house raid. Summary of other complaints received by the Commission Complaints against Fiji Police Force (32) Police Brutality (17) Professional Misconduct (15) Complaints against Disciplinary Forces (54) Corrections Brutality (21) Complaints against Fiji Corrections Services (54) Professional Misconduct (1)