Fiji will soon formalise a partnership with Singapore to focus on digital justice and corrections reform.
Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga told Parliament yesterday this was a result of Fiji’s recent participation at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPPO) Regional Dialogue in Singapore in August.
“At the Singaporean Ministry of Law, we witnessed the future of justice: e-litigation platforms and AI-assisted tools that make the system faster, cheaper, and more accessible,” said Mr Turaga.
“This is not a model we will copy, but a powerful inspiration for our own digital justice reforms.
“At the Singaporean Ministry of Home Affairs, I observed a corrections system built on the profound belief in redemption.
“By focusing on skills training, counselling, and genuine rehabilitation, they are breaking the cycle of reoffending.”
He said this human-centred approach aligned with Fiji’s values of compassion and second chances.
“And it is a model we will explore adapting to restore lives and strengthen our social fabric.
“Furthermore, their use of biometrics for secure yet seamless border control offers a clear vision for Fiji.
“As our tourism industry flourishes and trade expands, such technology is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity for both national security and economic efficiency.”
He said his ministry would soon begin work on formalising Fiji’s collaboration with Singapore on these areas.
