An important part of our review process is the assessment of the views of those directly affected by the law – stakeholders as well as those with an interest and indirectly affected by the particular law – members of the general public.
We then undertake public hearings after advertising in the newspaper and radio asking the public to attend and give their views. We also receive written submissions from the public and any organization especially community and non-government organizations who wish to comment and give us their views.
Once the public hearings are completed, the Commission then compares our existing law with the law of other countries, including that of our Pacific Island neigbours. We usually compare the laws of Commonwealth countries who have similar legal systems. We then take account of the views of the public and stakeholders before preparing our advice to the Attorney General for changes to the law.
The Commission submits its Final Report with its proposals to the Attorney General.
