DPP delivering his closing address at the Police Prosecutors Workshop in November 2014
Press Releases
2023
2022
- ODPP Press Release (No. 7 of 2022) Statement by the DPP in response to COMPOL’s allegations in the Biman Prasad case
- ODPP Press Release (No. 6 of 2022) No Charges to be laid against Politician
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2022) Police Prosecutors attend ODPP Basic Prosecution Course
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2022) DPP responds to Minister Akbar’s comments
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2022) Minister Akbar’s comments are inappropriate
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2022) Stay lifted; Amadea to leave Fiji – Judgment
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2022) ODPP celebrates International Women’s Day
2021
2020
- ODPP Press Release (No. 8 of 2020) DPP appeals to staff to Keep Calm and Carry On!
- ODPP Press Release (No. 7 of 2020) High Court grants Fiji’s first unexplained wealth declaration (Decision: DPP-v-Keshni Lata)
- ODPP Press Release (No. 6 of 2020) Arrest warrant issued for police officer
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2020) DPP appeals manifestly lenient rape sentence
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2020) High Profile lawyer Gerard McCoy QC SC dies
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2020) Eulogy to Justice Chandra by the DPP
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2020) DPP appoints SLO to head Proceeds of Crime Task Force
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2020) ODPP launches Basic Prosecution Course for police prosecutors
2019
- ODPP Press Release (No. 11 of 2019) – ODPP concludes year with staff awards – Photo Album
- ODPP Press Release (No. 10 of 2019) – No charges to be laid against PM in assault allegation
- ODPP Press Release (No. 9 of 2019) – Twenty-seven officers graduate from ODPP Advanced National Prosecution Course 2019
- ODPP Press Release (No. 8 of 2019) – DPP establishes Sexual Crimes Division and issues new Guidelines on prosecuting child sexual abuse cases
- ODPP Press Release (No. 7 of 2019) – Police prosecutors attend six-week ODPP Advanced National Prosecution Course 2019
- ODPP Press Release (N0. 6 of 2019) – DPP sanctions charges against Trade Unionist
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2019) – DPP appoints Elizabeth Rice as new ADPP
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2019) – DPP refutes ILO involvement in release of Trade Unionist
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2019) – No charges against Security Forces for arrest of Ratu Epenisa Cakobau
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2019) – DPP sanctions charges against Resort Developer
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2019) – DPP launches Basic Prosecution Course 2019
2018
- ODPP Press Release (No. 10 of 2018) – ODPP concludes year with staff awards – Photo Album
- ODPP Press Release (No. 9 of 2018) – DPP withdraws charges in burglary case
- ODPP Press Release (No. 8 of 2018) – DPP welcomes Stanford University’s Clinical Professor Dr Daryn Reicherter
- ODPP Press Release (No. 7 of 2018) – ODPP State counsel complete intensive 3-day Trial Advocacy Training
- ODPP Press Release (N0. 6 of 2018) – ODPP concludes 4th Advanced National Prosecution Course
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2018) – ODPP transcriber completes transcript milestone
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2018) – Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili launches 4th ODPP Advanced National Prosecution Course
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2018) – DPP will appeal Fiji Times decision
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2018) – DPP welcomes two new ADPPs
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2018) – No prosecutions for voicing political dissent in Fiji
2017
- ODPP Press Release (No. 11 of 2017) – ODPP concludes year with staff awards – Photo Album
- ODPP Press Release (No. 10 of 2017) – Talanoa session concludes ODPP Police Training Year
- ODPP Press Release (No. 9 of 2017) – ODPP completes final advocacy training for 2017
- ODPP Press Release (No. 8 of 2017) – ODPP establishes Transcription Unit
- ODPP Press Release (No. 7 of 2017) – ODPP completes 4th Trial Advocacy training for State Counsel
- ODPP Press Release (No. 6 of 2017) – ODPP facilitates Basic Prosecution Course in Nauru
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2017) – Chief Justice addresses graduates at the ODPP 3rd Advanced National Prosecution Course
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2017) – DPP welcomes former Chief Judge to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2017) – ODPP hosts 3rd Annual National Prosecution Course
- Joint Agency Press Release on First Hour Procedure and Video Recording
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2017) – ODPP welcomes new Legal Intern
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2017) – DPP meets Nepalese Government Officials
2016
- ODPP Press Release (No. 14 of 2016) – DPP sanctions charge after bomb threat
- ODPP Press Release (No. 13 of 2016) – No charges in FBC Wasea Bhasha matter
- ODPP Press Release (No. 12 of 2016) – Workshop on First Hour Procedure and Digital Recording of Evidence begins
- ODPP Press Release (No. 11 of 2016)- ODPP Trial Advocacy Training for State Counsel
- ODPP Press Release (No. 10 of 2016) – DPP – No breach of Public Order Act
- ODPP Press Release (No. 9 of 2016) – DPP charges Fiji Times for inciting communal antagonism
- ODPP Press Release (No. 8 of 2016) – DPP will not appeal decision to acquit Minister Bala
- ODPP Press Release (No. 7 of 2016) – Chief Justice addresses the 2nd Annual National Prosecution Course
- ODPP Press Release (No. 6 of 2016) – DPP responds to MP Mosese Bulitavu’s statement on AG Portfolios
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2016) – ODPP hosts 2nd Annual National Prosecution Course
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2016) – DPP withdraws Murder charges against four men
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2016) – DPP concerned over media reports in Deuba murder case
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2016) – DPP – no charges against former ACP Henry Brown
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2016) – DPP files additional charges in Vilikesa Soko death in custody matter (Amended Information)
2015
- ODPP Press Release (No. 16 of 2015) – ODPP Concludes Year in Traditional Style (Photo Album)
- ODPP Press Release (No. 15 of 2015) – US Recognises Fiji’s Assistance
- ODPP Press Release (No. 14 of 2015) – DPP Withdraws Charge Against Jone Manasa
- ODPP Press Release (No. 13 of 2015) – ODPP Introduces National Trial Advocacy Training Course for the Private Bar
- ODPP Press Release (No. 12 of 2015) – Iowane Benedito Assailants to be Charged
- ODPP Press Release (No. 11 of 2015) – Complaint Against Police Commissioner Dismissed
- ODPP Press Release (No. 10 of 2015) – New Principal Legal Officer Appointed
- ODPP Press Release (No. 9 of 2015) – Second Group Charged with Sedition
- ODPP Press Release (No. 8 of 2015) – Alleged Rebel Group to be Charged
- ODPP Press Release (No. 7 of 2015) – Minister’s Comments are Inappropriate
- ODPP Press Release (No. 6 of 2015) – DPP Concerned about Rise in False Complaints
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2015) – Alleged Rebel Group Discussions Need to be Restricted
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2015) – International Trial Advocacy Training ODPP & Legal Aid
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2015) – Court Grants State’s Application for Extradition
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2015) – Vilikesa Soko Assailants to be Charged
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2015) – ODPP Begins Prosecution Workshops
2014
- ODPP Press Release (No. 12 of 2014) – ODPP Dinner
- ODPP Press Release (No. 11 of 2014) – Josefa Bilitaki
- ODPP Press Release (No. 10 of 2014) – Soko File Returned to Police
- ODPP Press Release (No. 9 of 2014) – DPP alone has power to withdraw charges
- ODPP Press Release (No. 8 of 2014) – Murder Accused apprehended in India
- ODPP Press Release (No. 7 of 2014) – Lee Burney Appointed ADPP
- ODPP Press Release (No. 6 of 2014) – Sereima Berwick
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2014) – Misunderstanding threatens the criminal justice system
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2014) – DPP clarifies relationship with AG
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2014) – DPP Builds on Team
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2014) – DPP to Withdraw Charges against Unionists
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2014) – New ADPP Appointed
2013
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2013) – Constitutional Immunity Challenge Dismissed
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2013) – Charges Laid against Fiji Times
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2013) – Manslaughter Charges for 10 year old
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2013) – Successful Prosecution of Human Traffickers
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2013) – Sentence of 7 years for Child Rape Woefully Inadequate
2012
- ODPP Press Release (No. 5 of 2012) – Anti-money laundering workshop concludes
- ODPP Press Release (No. 4 of 2012) – DPP responds to Law Society of England and Wales statement
- ODPP Press Release (No. 3 of 2012) – DPP considers Appeal in Din case
- ODPP Press Release (No. 2 of 2012) – New Zealand Law Society censors Fijian DPP
- ODPP Press Release (No. 1 of 2012) – ODPP organises Copyright prosecution workshop
