Offenders have been put through the courts and sentenced accordingly.

Interim Foreign Affairs Minister, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau while talking on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom at the Melanesian Spear Head Group meeting in Vanuatu highlighted cases of complaints on brutality.

Under the topic of the Rule of Law, Nailatikau said fundamental human rights are guaranteed in international law and Fiji's Constitution remains intact and continues to be observed and respected.

He adds allegations of infringements of human rights have been dealt with as police officers involved in the death of Tevita Malasebe were jailed and sentenced to life in prison by the court.

Nailatikau said with regards to all cases of complaints of brutality by the security forces or deprivation of other human rights lodged with the Police authorities, internal investigations are being conducted to ensure that such infringements, if any, will be dealt with appropriately according to the law. The Interim Foreign Affairs Minister said all other cases regarding human rights abuse and assault by members of the security forces are also now before the Courts awaiting trial.

He is joined by Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and other government members at the meeting in Vanuatu.