SOLOMON IS: Court rule against Acting AG on ombudsman

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Updated July 13, 2007 15:53:15

The Solomons Islands High Court has ruled that the Governor General does not have the power to refuse or ignore advice on the appointment of a new Ombudsman.The Governor General, Sir Nathaniel Waena refrained from appointing Joe Poraiwai on the advice of the then acting Attorney General, Nuatali Tongarutu.

Presenter: Sam Seke
Speakers: Sir Peter Kenilorea, Speaker of Parliament

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