CONSTITUTIONAL immunity should be removed to allow genuine national healing and justice, a public consultation on Fiji’s constitutional amendments was told.
Titilia Tamana Saurara told the hearing at the Nadi Civic Centre on October 17 that blanket immunity shields individuals in power from accountability, leaving historical wounds unaddressed. Ms Saurara emphasised that removing immunity is not about political revenge, but about ensuring equal justice under the law through due process and court independence.
“True healing cannot be built on silence; it must be built on truth, accountability, and reconciliation,”she said.
“Our children deserve a country where power does not place anyone beyond the reach of the law.”
Ms Saurara also urged lawmakers to mandate meaningful representation for women in Parliament, Cabinet, and government boards. She stressed that gender inclusion must go beyond tokenism, giving women genuine influence in decisions that shape the nation.
“Women are raising families, running businesses, working, serving communities, and carrying responsibilities that cannot go unseen. This is not about replacing men; it is about fairness and equal opportunity, and recognising what women can bring to the table.”
