The level of misconceptions and misinformation are evident as the public consultations continue on the new constitution.
Many people making submissions to the Constitution Commission do not know that native land is well protected under current laws, people think that Christianity will only be preserved if Fiji is a Christian state while many seem misinformed about the issue of corporal punishment.
However, Commissioner Penelope Moore said she can notice the change when people find out the reality of the situation.
She revealed incidents where some people first came and said that they want a Christian state but decided to change their submission later in the day.
She also said that when people are questioned about the call for the reintroduction of corporal punishment, some say that their interpretation of corporal punishment is not beating up children.
Moore said they understand that more awareness is needed for people to understand what is already in place.
The commission will take submissions at Talaiya Muslim School in Ba from 2pm to 6pm today.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
Misconceptions evident
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