For Immediate Release 13 May 2020 Press Release on the Launch of the Case Submission System Notice is given that the submission of all cases may now be done through the Case Submission System, a form that will list the key components of case submissions and post them in a convenient format for both submitters and the Court. It is the hope of the Court that this form will facilitate the submission of cases and make interactions with this institution easier and more accessible to the average citizen.

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For Immediate Release 07 June 2020 Press Release on the Publication of 2001.O The opinion on [2001] Application of the Regional Communications Act to Private Citizens and Election Candidates Using Mass Telegrams will be released on June 08 at 10:00 EST (15:00 UTC). This opinion will be delivered by Chief Justice Kringle, signed also by Justice Nat. Following the release, Chief Justice Kringle will answer questions from the general public regarding the opinion, but it will not consider questions regarding its political ramifications, nor will it answer questions of a political nature on any other unrelated subject.

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For Immediate Release 05 July 2020 Press Release on the Rules of the High Court Notice is given that the High Court has adopted administrative guidelines in the form of three documents called the Code of Judicial Conduct, the Standards for Case Management, and the Standards for Opinions, Verdicts and Sentences. These documents codify the standards to which Justices hold themselves and the way in which the Court currently operates. These documents are shared with the general public through the following links in the interest of transparency and to remind Justices of the standards to which they should be held accountable. • Code of Judicial Conduct • Standards for Case Management • Standards for Opinions, Verdicts and Sentences Chief Justice Kringle shall make himself available in the #high-court channel throughout the following day to address concerns and comments from the general public on the meaning, scope and implementation of the above documents. The Court will similarly remain open at all times to input and ideas on how to improve its proceedings and regulations.

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For Immediate Release 05 July 2020 Press Release on the Release of Information Pursuant to the Sunshine Act A series of 29 threads from 2018 to 2020 have been disclosed in compliance with the Sunshine Act. These threads include deliberations on case submissions, discussions on administrative policy and discussions on other internal matters. It is the hope of the High Court that these threads will be useful to all members of the public, present and future, as a source of historical and legal research. A detailed report of the threads disclosed, including links to each, may be found in this report.

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HIGH COURT OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC Press Release on the Publication of [2004] Status of HCLQ2002 31 August 2020 Chief Justice Kringle will deliver the opinion of the Court on the matter of [2004] Status of HCLQ2002 on August 31 at 18:00 EST (23:00 UTC). Following the publication of the opinion, Chief Justice Kringle will answer questions from the general public but they will not consider questions of a political nature or otherwise unrelated to the present case.

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HIGH COURT OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC Press Release on the Verdict of [1902.HC] Nakari v. North Prarie and Concrete Slab 21 October 2020 Chief Justice Kringle will deliver the verdict of the Court on the matter of [1902.HC] Nakari v. North Prarie and Concrete Slab on October 23 at 18:00 UTC. The Chief Justice will answer questions from the public through the public case thread.

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HIGH COURT OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC Press Release on the Opinion of [2010.HC] Permanence of Assembly Resolutions 23 November 2020 Chief Justice Kringle will deliver the opinion of the Court on the matter of [2010.HC] Permanence of Assembly Resolutions on November 25 at 18:00 UTC. The Chief Justice will answer questions from the public through the public case thread.

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HIGH COURT OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC Statement on the intent of Justice Nat to resign at the end of January 2021 14 December 2020 An increased workload at university means that it is not wise for me (Justice Nat) to continue on the Court in the coming year. As such, I intend to resign at or around the end of January. While this announcement does not constitute a formal resignation, it has been provided so that the Cabinet may begin the process of appointing a replacement if they so choose. For the avoidance of any doubt, I will continue in my current role as a Justice until I formally resign at the end of January. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Court and wish my judicial colleagues all the best with their important work. N.B. Nothing within this announcement should be taken to affect my involvement with cases currently before the Court.

Former Associate Justice of the High Court of the South Pacific (4 December 2019 to 5 February 2021)

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HIGH COURT OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC Press Release on the January 2021 Report on Sunshine Act Compliance 01 February 2021 A batch of 14 threads from 2020 has been disclosed in compliance with the Sunshine Act. These threads include deliberations on case submissions, discussions on administrative policy and discussions on other internal matters. It is the hope of the High Court that these threads will be useful to all members of the public, present and future, as a source of historical and legal research. A detailed report of the threads disclosed, including links to each, may be found in this report.

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HIGH COURT OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC Press Release on the Verdict of [2015.HC] Legislator Committee v. Schweizer Reich 02 February 2021 Chief Justice Kringle will deliver the verdict of the Court on the matter of [2015.HC] Legislator Committee v. Schweizer Reich on February 03 at 12:00 UTC. The Chief Justice will answer questions from the public through the public case thread.

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