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[Opinion] ‘Court’s opinion is not legally binding’

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The Supreme Court’s opinion on constitutional matters is not legally binding, but it must be taken seriously, says Electoral Law Reform Commission chairman Daniel Fatiaki. “The Supreme Court’s judgment – while it comes from the ultimate highest court in the land and must be taken seriously – is an opinion, it is not a judgment,” the former chief justice said. Speaking on The Lens@177, Mr Fatiaki explained that the Government was not obligated to…

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