Felix Anthony charged for breaching section 15 of Public Order Act

The General Secretary of the National Workers Union Felix Anthony has been charged for breaching section 15 of the Public Order Act 1969.

Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde has sanctioned the charge against Anthony.

The charge relates to false statements made by Felix Anthony on 26th April this year to a reporter from the Fiji Times in relation to the expiry of employment contracts of Water Authority of Fiji workers which tended to create or foster public anxiety.

Under the Public Order Act, if convicted, a person is liable for a fine not exceeding $5,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 3 years, or both.

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