As long as those responsible are still lurking in the shadows and this culture of silence remains, then certain sections of the community will remain… - Koila Nailatikau

Regrettably, this Bill appears to remove everything that the late Tui Nayau worked for, that is respect for the rule of law and everything he stood for unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence.

I believe that Fiji is at the cross roads. We should all be proud of our traditions and our rich multi-cultural heritage.

The absence of all these values (marriage commitment, parental authority, and grandparent-grandchild relationships) is one of the main reasons for why our societies are faced by these violent criminal offences. As legislators, our primary role is to ensure the freedom and rights of every citizen of this country are protected.