Lynda Tabuya [middle]
Opposition Member Lynda Tabuya has been produced in the Suva Magistrate’s Court this hour.
Under tight security at the Court premises and ensuring social distancing is adhered to, there was an initial decision to disallow media into the court proceedings.
The court clerk advised the awaiting media from five different organisations that only lawyers for the accused and parties to the case would be allowed in.
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However, this decision was later changed and only 4 media organisations were allowed in.
FBC News understands that Tabuya is charged with allegedly breaching the Public Order Act.
Tabuya has been detained in police custody since Friday.
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