FBC News: President suspends DPP pending referral

Christopher Pryde has been suspended from his role as Director of Public Prosecutions pending an investigation [Source: FBC News]

President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, has suspended Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde.

Ratu Wiliame has written to the DPP to advise him that the tribunal will be appointed to investigate allegations of misbehaviour.

Ratu Wiliame further informed  Pryde that following the advice of the Judicial Services Commission, with regard to the nature of the complaints, it was appropriate that he be suspended pending referral to the tribunal….

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