"The independence of the (legal) profession also ensures that it can take an objective view on issues concerning not only these matters, but also those of wider public concern. In fact, it can only discharge this responsibility to be independent and objective, if it is perceived by society at large to be independent."
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Daniel Fatiaki
Daniel Fatiaki (born 1954) was the Chief Justice of Fiji from 1 August 2002 to 5 December 2008.
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