The case of former AFL Chief Executive, Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia who is charged with 44 counts of corruption related offences has been transferred to the High Court this morning after the legality of FICAC was challenged again this morning.

Tuisolia's lawyer, Graham Leung told Magistrate Aminiasi Rokotuinaviti that they wished to raise 6 constitutional matters in relation to the legality of FICAC which has laid charges against his client. He also questioned the legality of the promulgation under which FICAC operates.

Leung said the case should not be allowed to proceed until these matters are dealt with by the High Court.

FICAC lawyer, Sofia Shah informed the Magistrate that there are cases already before the courts namely the case against the former Commissioner Central Inoke Devo and highlighted that the three high court judges are currently deliberating on similar questions raised in the case filed by Ousted PM Laisenia Qarase and others.

However Magistrate Rokotuinaviti said despite these factors this is a separate proceeding and these questions should be answered first by the High Court.

The case has been adjourned to next Friday for mention where FICAC is to provide disclosures after Leung stressed that his client's defence is being hampered due to delays by FICAC.