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Fiji coup case appeal to be heard in March

Posted at 01:00 on 19 November, 2008 UTC

The appeal by members of Fiji’s ousted Government against the High Court ruling that validated the 2006 military takeover will be heard in March next year.

While deliberating on the matter yesterday, a Court of Appeal Judge Justice Ian Lloyd also called on lawyers in the case to argue substantive matters tomorrow.[thu nz]

Fiji Live says the former Attorney General Qoriniasi Bale and Suva lawyer Tevita Fa will represent the deposed Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and others while the State will be represented by the Attorney General’s Office.

Last month, the High Court found that President Ratu Josefa Iloilo’s actions in appointing an interim Government to replace Qarase’s Government were lawful and valid.