Former Attorney General Graham Leung has rejected the findings of the Commission of Inquiry against him.
At a press conference this morning, he said “I take strong exception to and completely reject the findings of the commission of inquiry as they relate to my conduct.”
Mr Leung said his actions were consistent with the constitutional responsibilities entrusted to him under the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Act of 2007.
He said the appointing auhoriry for the FICAC Commissioner was the Judicial Services Commission, which had to consult the Attorney General.
“Section 5 doesn’t talk about seeking my approval or my concurrence or my agreement. All they needed to do was consult me, which they did.”
“My engagement with the process reflected my legal obligations contained in the legislation.”
“I have never, ever at any point, engaged in conduct that would amount to a perversion of the course of justice or a dereliction of my constitutional duty.”
“To do so would be irreconcilable with the values of integrity, impartiality and fidelity to the law, which have guided me throughout my professional career.”
“There was not a shred of evidence that I engaged in criminal conduct that would bring disrepute to my office at the time, my record, or indeed the institutions that I served.”
“My unwavering commitment to the rule of law is a matter of public record and in due course, I am quietly confident that my conduct will be rightly understood and fairly assessed.”
