Judicial Services Commission

Samoan MP wants sacked judges investigated

During a parliamentary debate, Falealili East's MP Fuimaono Te'o Samuelu said the judges should be criminally charged if they were "dishonest in carrying out their duties and the oath".

The judges, Seveali'i Panapa Ve'e and Nanai Pologa Ioane, were stood down after an investigation by the Judicial Complaints Committee into allegations involving a decision in a case they were involved with.

Fuimaono said while he was grateful the judges were sacked, it was still not clear if they should be charged.