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AG office faces growing legal demand

From FBC News · () English

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  • Fiji's Attorney-General's Office is managing over 1,300 active litigation files with a team of 25 lawyers.
  • Justice Minister Siromi Turaga stated the office received an increased budget of $9.8 million, a $3 million rise, to handle the growing legal demands.
  • The increased allocation aims to support the office in meeting the escalating need for legal services across government agencies.

Fiji's Attorney-General's Office is grappling with a significant increase in its workload, with 25 lawyers currently handling more than 1,300 active litigation files. These cases span a range of complex legal matters across various government departments.

Justice Minister Siromi Turaga acknowledged the growing demand for legal services. He announced that the office's budget has been increased to $9.8 million, a rise of $3 million from the previous allocation. This additional funding is intended to bolster the office's capacity to address the escalating legal needs of the government.

The surge in litigation files highlights the expanding scope of legal challenges faced by the state. The increased budget signals a commitment to strengthening the Attorney-General's Office to ensure it can effectively manage its caseload and provide necessary legal support to government operations.

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