Saving Sea Turtles In Fiji – A Guide For Law Enforcement – Part 2 – Identification and References

The handbook provides details of relevant laws protecting turtles, offences, penalties, and guidance on investigative procedures and information on turtle species that will assist authorised enforcement officers and enforcement agencies to strengthen turtle protection in Fiji.

Bibliography

• MacKay, M. L. (2009). Does Fiji’s Turtle Moratorium Work? Marine Turtle Newsletter, 1.
• Minter, A. (2008). Compliance and Enforcement for Coastal Fisheries Management in Fiji.

List of Relevant Fiji Laws

1. Constitution of Fiji 2013.
2. Endangered and Protected Species Act 2002.
3. Endangered and Protected Species Regulations 2003.
4. Fisheries Act [CAP] 158.
5. Fisheries (Protection of Turtles) (Amendment) Regulations 2004.
6. Fisheries (Protection of Turtles) (Amendment) Regulations 2010.
7. Judges Rules 1967.
8. Crimes Decree 2009.
9. Criminal Procedure Decree 2009.