Pacific / Crime

Willingness to report sex crimes behind lift in Fiji figures

04:05 am on 29 May 2017

The head of Fiji's Women's Crisis Centre says a surge in reported sex crimes shows the willingness people now have to come forward.

Shamima Ali was speaking after Minister of Defence and National Security, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, told parliament that soaring numbers of sexual offences show the country's values have degraded.
 
Don Wiseman asked Ms Ali if she agreed with the minister.

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Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Co-ordinator, Shamima Ali. Photo: Supplied