THE Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is assessing a backlog of complaints, including cases dating back to 2024, while warning that some complainants may wait years for their cases to be resolved.
Commissioner Chantelle Khan said she could not confirm the number of pending cases because assessments were still ongoing.
Ms Khan said every complaint was carefully reviewed to determine whether it involved a human rights violation or should be referred to another agency, such as the Employment Relations Tribunal or the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection.
She said the time taken to resolve cases depended on the nature of each complaint and the legal process involved. Matters that proceeded to court could take two to three years because of lengthy judicial procedures.
“Some cases have taken about two to three years, especially if they proceed to court because the court has its own processes and procedures,” she said.
Ms Khan said some complaints were resolved quickly, while others required detailed investigations before legal action could be taken. She said the commission could not provide a standard timeframe because each matter was different.
She urged complainants to be patient, saying the commission remained committed to ensuring every complaint was assessed thoroughly and handled on its own merits before any action was taken.
