Former High Court Judge John Connors is the new Independent Legal Services Commissioner.
On his appointment under the Legal Practitioners Decree, Commissioner Connors said it is a huge challenge adding that having an Independent Legal Commission in Fiji is needed as it will bring Fiji in line with conditions of jurisdictions like New South Wales and Victoria in Australia.
Connors said hopefully it will bring a transparent process that makes both the complainants and lawyers feel comfortable.
Under the Legal Practitioners Decree, the Commissioner shall conduct a hearing into the complaints referred to it by the Chief Registrar.
According to the Acting Chief Registrar Ana Rokomokoti, as of 1st September this year, there are 348 outstanding complaints against lawyers in Fiji ranging from minor offences to ones involving the abuse of trust funds, payment of legal fees without providing the service, fraud and the theft of client's money.
Connors new Independent Legal Services Commissioner
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