Judicial Services Commission
Section 131 establishes the Judicial Service Commission. It consists of the Chief Justice, who chairs the Commission, the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission, and the President of the Fiji Law Society. The Commission is empowered to investigate complaints against judges and officials of courts that are subordinate to the High Court, and may take disciplinary actions against them. The Commissioners are entitled to whatever allowances Parliament may determine.
Read more about this topic: Constitution Of Fiji: Chapter 9
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