Removing evidence, this would deprive the people of Fiji of knowing what happened.

These are the sentiments of amacus, Fiji Human Rights Commission Chair Dr Shaista Shameem on whether or not communication between the President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, his Official Secretary Rupeni Nacewa and the then Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase should be released to the public. Shameem was given time for her submission during the case to determine the legality or otherwise of the events of December 5th 2006.

Shameem said the fact the President has already authorized his Official Secretary Nacewa to do an affidavit of the events prior to December 5th 2006, on the date itself, and on January 7th 2007, merely shows the President's willingness to reveal what happened.

She then referred to the Chandrika Prasad case of 1997 whereby the Courts did not hesitate to study the actions of the President and all relevant parties then, adding a precedent had been set.

Meanwhile earlier today, QC Gerard McCoy objected to using the affidavits of the President's Official Secretary Rupeni Nacewa saying if Cabinet papers are not being made public then why should official communication between the three, the President, his Secretary and Qarase be made public.

He adds that this would be a step down since the President has executive privilege. The case has been adjourned to 9.30am on Tuesday.