HIGH COURT OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC
2004.DJ
A QUESTION ON THE STATUS OF HCLQ2002
[SUBMISSION 12 AUGUST 2020 | JUSTICIABILITY 13 AUGUST 2020]

Whereas this Court has been asked to clarify and interpret provisions of law, a power vested in it by Article VIII of the Charter of the South Pacific, and an answer to such a question has been found warranted and necessary.

DETERMINATION OF JUSTICIABILITY
This case is found justiciable and shall be duly considered under case number HCLQ2004 and all other designations assigned by document 2004.NR.

SUBMISSION OF BRIEFS AMICUS CURIAE
Interested parties may submit briefs amicus curiae to argue their views on the whole or a part of this case no later than 7 calendar days from now, and shall thereafter be liable to answer any questions that the Court may pose in relation to their brief.

SUBMISSION OF REQUESTS FOR RECUSAL
Interested parties may request the recusal of the Chief Justice or any Associate Justice no later than 3 calendar days from now. Any such request should provide clear reasons to support the requested recusal and explain the possible negative impact of a failure to recuse.

RETENTION OF RIGHTS
The Court retains the right to consult with, and request further testimony and evidence from, government institutions and other third parties as necessary to adequately exercise its sole right to issue an opinion on this case.