Immunity issue can be brought into the Constitutional Review process if needed - Rabuka

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says questions raised in news reports about the implications of the immunity provisions of the 2013 Constitution based on the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission do not necessarily affect or deter the consultation process.

Rabuka says when the matter of immunity is raised in these consultations and its implications on the immunity clause of the 2013 Constitution are evident, this will then be brought into the Constitutional Review process.

He has also welcomed the public response to the public consultations that have begun on the framework of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Rabuka states that the attendance of former politicians, community and religious leaders, NGO representatives and private individuals at the public consultations held last week in Labasa, Nausori, Lautoka and Suva confirms the need for open and frank discussions about the political upheavals of the past.

He thanks everyone who made the effort to attend these public forums and he has noted the frank and genuine discussions.

The Prime Minister also thanked Assistant Minister, Sashi Kiran and her supporting Assistant Ministers, Sakiusa Tubuna, Lenora Qereqeretabua, Jovesa Vocea and Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu for progressing this very vital work.

Rabuka says the process of truth and reconciliation must run its course in seeking unity and reconciliation in Fiji.

He says this is something that the country must, and should do.