Court of Appeal reserves decision on 10% women parliamentarians

APIA, SAMOA – 01 JUNE 2021: The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision after hearing the appeal on the matter regarding the 10 percent representation of women in Parliament.

This is the Matter CA 04/21 & CA 05/21 – Electoral Commissioner and Ali’imalemanu Moti Alofa Tu’u’au vs FAST Party and Seu’ula Ioane.

The presiding panel of Judges chaired by His Honour the Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese as President of the Court of Appeal with Justice Tafaoimalo Leilani Tuala-Warren and Justice Fepuleai Ameperosa Roma.

At the end of the hearing yesterday, the Honourable President announced that the Court has reserved its decision.

The Registrar of the Courts, Moliei Simi Vaai said the Court will deliver its decision in a timely manner whilst the presiding panel is given valuable time to deliberate and commit their decision in writing.