FLP calls for restraint

[posted 4 Nov 2009, 1500]

Fiji Labour Party very much regrets the diplomatic row that has developed between Fiji and its neighbours Australia/New Zealand culminating in the expulsion of their Heads of Mission by Fiji.

Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has called on all parties to show diplomatic restraint and to enter into dialogue on the matter to prevent any further deterioration of this sensitive situation.

In the meantime, FLP feels the interim government should consider a review of the Judicial Decree to remove the restricted jurisdiction of the Courts in order to make the judiciary fully effective.