Appellate Law in Fiji

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What is the highest court in Fiji?

  1. Court of Appeal

  2. High Court

  3. Supreme Court

  4. Magistrate's Court


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is the highest court in Fiji and has appellate jurisdiction over all other courts.

What is the role of the Court of Appeal in Fiji?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court

  4. To hear appeals from all courts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the High Court on questions of law and fact.

What is the role of the High Court in Fiji?

  1. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  2. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court

  4. To hear original jurisdiction cases


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The High Court has original jurisdiction to hear cases involving serious crimes, such as murder, manslaughter, and rape.

What is the role of the Magistrate's Court in Fiji?

  1. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  2. To hear appeals from the High Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court

  4. To hear minor criminal and civil cases


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Magistrate's Court hears minor criminal and civil cases, such as petty theft, assault, and contract disputes.

What is the process for appealing a decision of the High Court in Fiji?

  1. File a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal

  2. File a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court

  3. File a notice of appeal with the Magistrate's Court

  4. File a notice of appeal with the High Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the High Court, a party must file a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal within 28 days of the decision.

What is the process for appealing a decision of the Court of Appeal in Fiji?

  1. File a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court

  2. File a notice of appeal with the High Court

  3. File a notice of appeal with the Magistrate's Court

  4. File a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the Court of Appeal, a party must file a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court within 28 days of the decision.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal in Fiji?

  1. 28 days

  2. 30 days

  3. 60 days

  4. 90 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal in Fiji is 28 days from the date of the decision.

What are the grounds for appealing a decision in Fiji?

  1. Error of law

  2. Error of fact

  3. Both error of law and error of fact

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A party can appeal a decision on the grounds of error of law, error of fact, or both.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in Fiji?

  1. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  2. To hear appeals from the High Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court

  4. To hear original jurisdiction cases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court hears appeals from the Court of Appeal on questions of law and fact.

What is the composition of the Supreme Court in Fiji?

  1. The Chief Justice and four other judges

  2. The Chief Justice and six other judges

  3. The Chief Justice and eight other judges

  4. The Chief Justice and ten other judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is composed of the Chief Justice and four other judges.

What is the role of the Chief Justice in Fiji?

  1. To preside over the Supreme Court

  2. To preside over the Court of Appeal

  3. To preside over the High Court

  4. To preside over the Magistrate's Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court and is the head of the judiciary in Fiji.

What is the role of the Attorney-General in Fiji?

  1. To represent the government in legal proceedings

  2. To advise the government on legal matters

  3. To draft legislation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Attorney-General represents the government in legal proceedings, advises the government on legal matters, and drafts legislation.

What is the role of the Solicitor-General in Fiji?

  1. To assist the Attorney-General

  2. To represent the government in legal proceedings

  3. To advise the government on legal matters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Solicitor-General assists the Attorney-General, represents the government in legal proceedings, and advises the government on legal matters.

What is the role of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Fiji?

  1. To prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the government

  2. To advise the police on legal matters

  3. To represent the government in legal proceedings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Director of Public Prosecutions prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the government.

What is the role of the Legal Aid Commission in Fiji?

  1. To provide legal aid to persons who cannot afford to pay for legal services

  2. To advise the government on legal matters

  3. To represent the government in legal proceedings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Legal Aid Commission provides legal aid to persons who cannot afford to pay for legal services.

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