The Fiji Law Society are currently looking into the matter in relation to the deportation of Fiji Sun Publisher Russel Hunter.

When asked on whether or not the officials concerned face the possibility of being charged with contempt of court for failing to follow a court order issued against the deportation of Hunter even if they did not receive it, Secretary Afrana Nisha said any person, whether there be an official or minister of the government cannot decide to simply disobey a court order.

Nisher adds once they disobey a court order they are in contempt of court as one cannot unilaterally undermine a court of law.

The society said it must also be understood any amendment to an act of Parliament must be done in accordance with the Constitution of Fiji and if done in breach of that, the amendment is unlawful.

According to the 1997 Constitution any amendments to an act of parliament are to go through senate and the house of representatives before it is enacted as law.