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Judicial Services Commission
104.—(1) The Judicial Services Commission established under the Administration
of Justice Decree 2009 continues in existence, and shall consist of—
(a) the Chief Justice, who is to be the chairperson;
(b) the President of the Court of Appeal;
(c) the Permanent Secretary responsible for justice;
(d) a legal practitioner to be appointed by the President on the advice of the
Chief Justice following consultation by the Chief Justice with the AttorneyGeneral and who—
(i)
has not less than 15 years post-admission practice; and
(ii)
has not been found guilty of any disciplinary proceeding involving
legal practitioners whether in Fiji or abroad, including any
proceeding by the Independent Legal Services Commission or any
proceeding under the law governing legal practitioners, barristers
and solicitors prior to the establishment of the Independent Legal
Services Commission; and
(e) a person, not being a legal practitioner, appointed by the President on the
advice of the Chief Justice following consultation by the Chief Justice with
the Attorney-General.
(2) In addition to the functions conferred on it elsewhere in this Constitution, the
Commission may investigate complaints about judicial officers.
(3) In addition to the functions conferred on it by or under this Constitution, the
Commission has such other powers and functions as may be prescribed by a written law.
(4) The Commission shall be responsible for promoting programmes for the
continuing education and training of Judges and judicial officers.
(5) The Commission shall be responsible for the efficient functioning of the
Judiciary.
(6) The Commission may regulate its own procedure and may make such rules and
regulations as it deems fit for regulating and facilitating the performance of its functions.
(7) The Commission shall provide regular updates and advice to the AttorneyGeneral on any matter relating to the Judiciary or the administration of justice.
(8) In the performance of its functions or the exercise of its authority and powers,
the Commission shall be independent and shall not be subject to the direction or control
of any person or authority, except by a court of law or as otherwise prescribed by written
law.