The defence lawyers in the sedition trial of The Fiji Times and others are currently making their oral submissions on the no case to answer application before Justice Thushara Rajasinghe.
After the prosecution presented their case, the defence lawyers indicated to Justice Rajasinghe that they will make no case to answer applications.
Fiji Times Limited, Publisher Hank Arts and Contributor, Josaia Waqabaca have pleaded not guilty to sedition while Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley and Nai Lalakai Editor Anare Ravula have pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting sedition.
It is alleged that Fiji Times printed the Nai Lalakai newspaper which contained an article which had content with a seditious intention to promote feelings of ill will and hostility between classes of the population.
Stay with us for developments in the case.
