The Fiji Law Reform Commission is independent publicly funded commission, which helps develop and review legislation in

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. The Fiji Law Reform Commission Act established the Commission in 1979, to serve as an advisory body to the government and

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. The Commission reviews legislation and advises the lawmakers as to how to implement reforms. The various responsibilities of the Commission include the drafting of legislation, codification of laws and streamlining of legal administration, and finding and eliminating anomalies in the laws. The repeal of obsolete or redundant laws is also explored by the Commission. The Commission consists of a Chairperson, appointed by the

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, and a minimum of three other Commissioners. The Commission is chaired by Alipate Qetaki, a former

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; the other three positions are currently vacant.

List of Chairpersons of the Fiji Law Reform Commission

External links

*{{Official website, http://www.lawreform.gov.fj Law of Fiji 1979 establishments in Fiji Law commissions Law reform in Fiji