All acts of violence are not condoned by the Coalition Government – AG

Attorney General Siromi Turaga says that violence is a crime, and allegations of assault on any person in detention will be referred to relevant authorities to be dealt with under the law.

He was responding to allegations of a serious assault at the Suva Remand Centre.

Turaga confirms that the allegations are currently being investigated by relevant authorities.

The AG says he has personally made contact with the mother of the alleged victim and has emphasised that all acts of violence are not condoned by the Coalition Government.

Any act of violence or any type of brutality on detained persons is not condoned, and this was emphasised during his visit to the Fiji Corrections Services recently.

He says that following investigations the relevant authorities will provide an update according to law.

The AG also gave an assurance that the law will be followed and if more allegations come to light, referrals will be made to the relevant authority to investigate.

Meanwhile, Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says he is concerned and disappointed that this has happened.

He says brutality by any part of Government, particularly those services that suppose to uphold the law, should stop this type of behaviour.

Tikoduadua adds Fiji is a nation that is subjected to the law and institution that is entrusted to protect the law, should first must abide by the law.