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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 This is an application by the Defendants to Strike Out the Plaintiff\rquote 
s Originating Summons under O.18 r.18 of the High Court Rules.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
They rely on limbs (a) and (d) of O.18 r.18(1), namely that the Summons disclosed no reasonable cause of action and/or the action is an abuse of the process of the Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Specifically, the Defendants rely on section 3(2) of the High Court (Constitutional Redress) Rules 1988 in support of the application.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 T
he rule will not allow the High Court to entertain an application by an individual for redress under Chapter 4 of the Constitution (Bill of Rights), if it is made after 30 days from the date when the matter in question first arose.
\par 
\par The Plaintiff is the Proceedings Commissioner of the Fiji Human Rights Commission acting on behalf of the complainant, one Joti.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 High Court (Constitutional Redress) Rules 1988
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par Its genesis is found in the Bill of Rights guaranteed under Chapter 4 of the Constitution.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The Bill 
of Rights is yet by far one of the most extensive and inclusive of a collection of individual rights to be found anywhere.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 From the right to life and personal liberty to freedoms of the individual and equality; from right of privacy and protection of prop
erty, to the newly defined areas of labour relations and education.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
The bundle of rights represents almost if not all areas of human activities and relationship.
\par 
\par To enable an individual to seek redress for a contravention of her or his rights, requires the putting in place of rules and procedure.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Section 41 (10) of the Constitutions is the enabling provision which provides as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'93(10)\tab 
The Chief Justice may make rules for the purposes of this section with respect to the practice and procedure of the High Court (including rules with respect to the time within which the applications are to be made to the High Court).\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 \f168\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
It is pursuant to these powers that the Chief Justice promulgated the High Court (Constitutional Redress) Rules 1998 (\'93Redress Rules\'94) that now governs an application to the High Court either by an individual or by way of case stated.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 \f168\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
Limitations of Time on Application
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par Section 3 of the Redress Rules deals with the procedure and time for making an application.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 It states}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'933 \endash  (1) An 
application to the High Court for redress under section 41 (sic 1) of the Constitution may be made by motion supported by affidavit \endash }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 claiming a declaration;
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 praying for an injunction;
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 claiming or praying for such other order as may be appropriate.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnb1\pni1\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 an application under paragraph (1) }{
\b\i\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 must not be admitted or entertained after 30 days from the date when the matter at issue first arose}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 .\'94}
{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  (emphasis added)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 \f168\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
The Plaintiff readily concedes that the action, having commenced 2 years and 8 months after the event complaint of, falls outside the 30-day requirement under section 3(2) of the Rules above.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
However, the Plaintiff is applying to the Court for a declaration that its action is not statute-barred as stipulated under section 3 of the Redress Rules inasmuch as the section purports to deal with fundamental human rights.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 In other words, the plaintiff seeks a declaration from the Court that the 30-day rule is unconstitutional.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 In the plaintiff\rquote s view the 30-day limitation, is inconsistent with section 29(2) and s.4
1(1) of the Constitution.
\par 
\par Plainly, the defendants arguments is firmly based on the 30-day rule limitation imposed on the Plaintiff within which to bring this action.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The defendants as a consequence, argue on the grounds that the claim discloses no reasonable cause of action and abuse of process.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The defendants in addition, argue that the appropriate procedure is by way of Motion, not Summons.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Constitutionality of the 30-Day Limitation Rule}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par This Court has already ruled in }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Metuisela Railumu & Ors}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 . V. }{
\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The Commander, Republic of Fiji Military Forces & Ors}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 . }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
HBM 81J of 2002S of 24 December 2002 (Unreported) that the 30-day limitation under Rule 3(2) of the High Court (Constitutional Redress) Rules 1998, is unconstitutional and therefore ultra vires the prote
ctive provisions of the Constitution as they relate to individual rights.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 In the Court\rquote 
s view, the test of the limitation period to be placed on those seeking relief under the Redress Rules in the light of its ruling in }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Metuisela Railumu}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  case, is one of reasonableness.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
The Court has to ask itself whether, given all the circumstances of a case, a complainant had adequate time to avail herself or himself the opportunity to seek the appropriate redress or relief sought.
\par 
\par In }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Leach Nokela Mohlomi v. Minister of Defence}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Case CCT 41/95 (Unreported), a South African Case, which this Court referred to in }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Metuisela Railumu v. The Commander}
{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  (supra), a limitation period of 6 months on any action against the State under the country\rquote s Defence Act was struck down by the Court as constitutionally invalid.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The case involved the deliberate shooting of a minor by a soldier.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
The fact that the complainant was a minor and required the help of his father as natural guardian, which in turn entailed administrative as well as lega
l processes, before the claim could proceed, was considered by the Court to be relevant in deciding whether the period of 6 months was adequate for the exercise of his right, within the spirit of the Constitution.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Similarly in the }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Metuisela Railumu}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  case, the soldiers\rquote  detention of 25 months, without as much as any indication whether they will}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 sooner or later be brought before a Court-martial, did not, in the Court\rquote s view, offer any real and fair opportunity for them to seek redress within the 30-day limit
ation period under the Redress Rules.
\par 
\par In the present case, the plaintiff, through the Proceedings Commissioner, filed an}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
Originating Summons action against the defendants on 6}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 th}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
 March 2002, for offences allegedly committed by the police against the plaintiff on 4}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 th}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  July 1999, some 2\'bd
 years earlier.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
But according to the plaintiff, she had formally lodged a complaint against the Police on 16 July 1999 and it was not until 28}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 th}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  October of the same year, that she was informed by a letter by the Police that her complaints had been looked into and found to be without substance.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
The plaintiff finally sought the assistance of the Human Rights Commission on 31 March 2000, 5 months after the letter from the Police.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The Human Rights Commission thereafter proceeded
 with investigation of the complaint pursuant to its powers under section 31 of the Human Rights Commission Act and which ultimately resulted in the initiation of these proceedings by the Proceedings Commissioner on 6}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 th}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  March 2002.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Reasonable Cause of Action}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par The defendants submission is that the pleadings disclose that the cause of action had arisen outside the 30-day rule as prescribed under the Redress Rules.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 As such the action is time-barred.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
Counsel referred to English cases of }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Dismore v. Milton}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  [1938] 3 All ER 762; }{
\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Riches v. Director of Public Prosecutions}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  [1973] 2 All ER 935; and }{
\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Ronex Properties Ltd. v. John Laing Construction Ltd}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
. [1982] 3 All ER 961, to support the contention that unless there are clear exceptions provided for under the Act, the limitation rule should prevail.
\par 
\par This Court does not agree with the defence\rquote s interpretation of the law as carried by the decisions in }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Dismore}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
 and }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Ronnex Properties}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  (supra).}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 If anything, these cases makes clear that an action could not be struck out as d
isclosing no reasonable cause of action, merely because the defendant can rely on the English Limitation Acts as a defence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 As Donaldson LJ observed in }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Ronnex Properties}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
 (supra) at p. 879:
\par 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'93Whilst it is possible to have a contractual provision whereby th
e effluxion of time eliminates a cause of action \endash  and there are some provisions of foreign law which can have that effect \endash 
 it is trite law that the English Limitation Acts bar the remedy and not the right; and furthermore, that they do not even have this effect unless and until pleaded.\'94
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par This Court adopts Donaldson LJ\rquote s statement at p.880 as reflecting the correct position of law, that is}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 :}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'93
Where it is thought to be clear that there is a defence under the Limitation Act, the defendant can either plead 
that defence and seek the trial of a preliminary issue or, in a very clear case, he can seek to strike out the claim upon the ground that it is frivolous, vexatious and an abuse of the process of the Court and support his application with evidence.}{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 But in no circumstances can he seek to strike out on the ground that no cause of action is disclosed.\'94
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par As far as this case is concerned, the Court has already decided that the 30-day limitation rule, upon which the defence argument of reasonable cause of action is based, is unconstitutional and of no legal effect.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 It therefore follows, that quite apart from the submissions ma}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 de}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  by Counsel on case law, the defence\rquote s argument of no reasonable cause of action, must fail.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Originating Summons or Motion}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par The defence submits that since the plaintiff is alleging breach of an individual\rquote s constitutional rights then the proper procedure in seeking Constitutional redress from the High Court, is through originating motion.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 It relies on O.5 r.5 of the High Court Rules and section 3 of the Redress Rules to support the argument.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 However, the plaintiff points out that the use of the word }{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'93may\'94}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  in section 3 suggests }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'93
permissive\'94}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  rather than \'93}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 obligatory\'94}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
 the need to proceed by way of motion.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The Court agrees.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 O.5 r.5 of the High Court Rules clearly stipulates that proceedings by way of motion may be made }{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'93if, but only if, by these rules or by or under any Act the proceedings in question are required or authorised to be so begun.\'94}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 In the absence therefore of any specific Order
s under the High Court Rules, together with the permissive nature of the wording as to the procedure under section 3 of the Redress Rules, this Court is of the view that the nature of the present proceedings, cannot be questioned.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Whether the Proceedings Commissioner has Locus}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 There remains the overriding question, whether the Proceedings Commissioner possesses unlimited jurisdiction and indeed access to the High Court in all matters under the Act.
\par 
\par Section 36(1) of the Human Rights Commission Act gives legal authority to the Proceedings Commissioner to bring proceedings in the High Court on behalf of individuals.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 It states}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 :}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 \'93}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Proceedings
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \fi-1407\li2127\ri0\widctlpar\tx1418\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2127\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 36 \endash  (1)\tab 
Civil proceedings in the High Court lie at the suit of the Proceedings Commissioner against a person referred to in paragraph (b) or (c)of section 35(1) for unfair discrimination or a contravention of the Bill of Rights.\'94}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par The issue is whether the Proceedings Commissioner\rquote s has the powers and seemingly unlimited jurisdiction to bring proceedings on any issue or matter affecting the Bill of Rights, including redress procedures under section 41 of the Constitution.

\par  
\par Civil proceedings at the suit of the Proceedings Commissioner, will only lie against an individual for unfair discrimination or a contravention of the Bill of rights, if the individual comes under paragraph (b) or (c) of section 35(1) of the Act.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Section 35 sets out the functions of the Proceedings Commissioner as follows}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 :}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 \'93}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
Functions of Proceedings Commissioner
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 35 \endash  (1)}{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The functions of the Proceedings Commissioner include -
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls9\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 in relation to a complaint or an investigation of the Commission\rquote s own motion 
\endash  deciding whether an application should be made for an order under section 40 and, if so, making the application;}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls9\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 in relation to a com
plaint resulting from a failure by a party to observe the terms of a settlement on a previous occasion \endash  deciding whether to institute proceedings against the party and, if so, instituting the proceedings;
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls9\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 in relation to a complaint or investigation of the Commission\rquote 
s own motion, if it appears to the Proceedings Commissioner that a settlement has not been reached and that no action or further action by the Commission is likely to facilitate a settlement \endash  deciding whether to institute proceedings against 
the person against whom the complaint was made or to whom the investigation related, and if so, instituting the proceedings.
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls23\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls23\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Proceedings Commissioner must not institute proceedings}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
against}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 a}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 person referred to}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 in}{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 paragraph (b) or (c) of sub section (1) unless the Commissioner has given the person an opportunity to be heard.
\'94
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 On plain reading of section 36(1), and section 35(1)(b) and (c), it is clear to this Court that Proceedings Commissioner suit on behalf an aggrieved individual }{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'93for unfair discrimination or a contravention of the Bill of Rights\'94}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
 is limited only to situations described under (b) and (c) of S.35(1) of the Act.
\par 
\par In situations such as it is in this case, where the complaint had been investigated and conciliation process instigated
 at the behest of the Commission (section 34(4)), and where the Commission has advised the complainant that her individual rights had been contravened while informing of her right under the Constitution to bring proceedings, (s.34(3)), the question is whe
ther the Proceedings}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Commissioner can still proceed under section 36(1).
\par 
\par The Human Rights Commission Act provides a comprehensive Scheme or Code in the administration of and adjudication over complaints of breach of individual\rquote s rights.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 It is in essence a Code of its own and is self-contained.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
Its comprehensive suggests to this Court that, while it contains a very broad right of appeal to the Courts, the procedure for conciliation provided under it is to be first pursued and, only where it is specificall
y permitted, as provided under section 35(1) (b) and (c), can the matter thereafter, be referred to the Court.
\par 
\par In }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Board of Governors of Seveca College v. Bhadauria}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  (1981) 2 SCR 181, 124 DLR (3}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 rd}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 ) 193, the Supreme Court of Canada dealt with the Ontario Hum
an Rights Code relating to a complaint of racial discrimination on the job market.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
Like the Fiji Human Rights Commission the Scheme under the Ontario Human Rights Code includes administrative enforcement through complaint and settlement procedures; althou
gh it goes a step further in providing adjudicative enforcement procedures through the setting up of Board of Enquiries.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Part III of the Code deals with complaint procedure and, like the scheme under Fiji\rquote s Human Rights Commission Act, the complaints is not limited to individuals alone.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The Commission is also allowed to initiate a complaint.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 At p.183 SCR, pp.194 \endash 
 5 DLR, the Chief Justice of Canada, Mr Justice Laskin, delivering the unanimous decision of the Court stated}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 :}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 \'93}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
In my opinion, the attempt of the respondent to hold the judgment in her favour on the ground that a right of action springs directly from a breach of the Ontario Human Rights Code cannot succeed.}{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The reason lies in the comprehensiveness of the Code in its administrative and adjudic
ative features of the latter including a wide right of appeal to the Courts on both fact and law.\'94
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 In }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Blainey v. Ontario Hockey Association}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
 (1986) 26 DLR (4}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 th}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 ) 728 at pp.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 747 \endash  8, Dublin JA said}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 :}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'93Furthermore, it has been held that no right of action sp
rings directly from the breach of Human Rights Code.}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
As previously noted, the Human Rights Code provides a comprehensive scheme for the investigation and adjudication of complaints of discrimination.}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 There is a very broad right of appeal to the Court from the ultimate determination of a board of enquiry constituted under the Human Rights Code.}{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
The procedure provided in the Human Rights Code must first be pursued before resort can be made before the Court.\'94
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par Under Fiji\rquote s Human Rights Commission Act, the enforcement scheme, although not as wide as the Ontario Human Rights Code, is just as clear.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Part IV of the Act deals with complaints and investigation procedure.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 It empowers the Commission to require information to be produced or provided, including privileged information.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 There are conciliation processes, available at every stage of the investigation.
\par 
\par The procedure after the investigation is set out at section 34 of the Act.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
If the Commission is of the opinion that the complaint has no substance, it may not proceed with the matter or still conciliate if it is possible to reach a settlement.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 If however, pursuant to s.27(1), the Commission will not investigate further, then it can still advise the complainant of alternative available remedies.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 But wher
e the Commission is, after the investigation, of the view, that the complaint has substance, the Commission is obliged to conciliate between the parties, and to }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 \'93
use its best endeavours to effect a settlement in relation to the complaint.\'94}{\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  (s.34(4))
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par Section 34(6) enables the Commission, at the completion of its investigation and conciliation work, to advise, refer, or recommend actions to be taken by the parties to the complaint and competent authorities to bring about compliance with the law.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 As for the 
parties or complainants, the Commission may, notwithstanding conciliation or other alternative remedies, still advise them of their rights available under section 41 of the Constitution, if the matters complaint of relate to breaches of their Bill of Righ
ts.
\par 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
Given the very elaborate nature of the scheme of investigation and other administrative arrangements that it intended to secure the protection and enforcement of the rights of an individual, contained in the Human Rights Commission Act, it surely could
 not have been the intention of the legislature to further grant the Commission with unimpeded jurisdiction, in the person of the Proceedings Commissioner, to the High Courts in all matters that have been }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 dealt with under its authority.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 In this Court\rquote s view, the Commission has already disposed of the complaint by adopting the procedures available to the Commission under section 34 of the Act.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The complainant had been advised of her rights to bring a section 41 proceedings, after the conciliation process f
ailed to produce any settlement.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 As a}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
result, this Court believes that the matter can no longer belong to categories (b) or (c) of section 35 and for which the Proceedings Commissioner is authorised to bring an action on behalf of the complainant.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 To de
cide otherwise would mean that the Human Rights Commission, while exercising its powers under the administrative, investigative, and conciliation processes available to it under the Act, quite apart from its powers to recommend to relevant authorities, ce
nsorship and prosecution, continues to have direct and unbridled access to the courts in all matters including those that it may have already dealt with under its own Act.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 The courts exist separately from the different regime established under the Act.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 Where however it becomes part of the enforcement machinery of the Act, it is limited only in respect of matters that fall under section 35(b) and (c) of the same.
\par 
\par In this case, the fact that complainant\rquote s maybe an indigent is not enough reason for the Commission to intercede through the Proceedings Commissioner in bringing this action.
\par 
\par In the result the Court finds as follows}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 :}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (1)\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls11\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls11\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
That the 30-day limitation under section 3(2) of the High Court (Constitutional Redress) Rules 1998 is unconstitutional and therefore of no legal effect.
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2648660 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls11\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls11\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
That the Proceedings Commissioner does not have any locus standi nor does it possess any residual powers to bring this proceedings on behalf of the complainant.
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 (3)\tab The complainant nevertheless is entitled to bring her own action 
seeking the redress originally sought and applied for on her behalf by the plaintiff.
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par The plaintiff\rquote s Originating Summons is struck out and HBC Action 93/02 is hereby dismissed.
\par 
\par Each party to bear its own costs.
\par 
\par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 F. Jitoko
\par JUDGE
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2648660 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 At Suva}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 
\par 8}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660 th}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2648660\charrsid2648660  April 2003
\par }}