斐济的《2025年全民公决法案》面临言论限制、投票限制以及威胁民主的模糊法律的强烈反对。
Fiji’s 2025 Referendum Bill faces backlash over speech limits, voting restrictions, and vague laws that threaten democracy.
斐济《全民公决法案(2025年)》在限制言论自由、集会和政治参与方面遭到越来越多的批评,
Fiji’s National Referendum Bill 2025 faces mounting criticism over restrictions on free speech, assembly, and political participation, with opposition leaders and civil society groups warning it undermines democracy.
关注的问题包括禁止游说和竞选材料,对非法集会的定义过于宽泛,以及将18岁以下的人排除在投票之外。
Concerns include bans on canvassing and campaign materials, overly broad definitions of unlawful gatherings, and exclusion of those under 18 from voting.
批评者还着重提到只使用英文的选票、简短的投票通知和无证逮捕的可能性等问题。
Critics also highlight issues with English-only ballots, short polling notices, and potential for warrantless arrests.
议会司法、法律和人权问题常设委员会于2026年1月18日开始公开协商,敦促公民参与,而法律专家则警告该法案含糊的措辞可能会将基本宣传定为犯罪,并引起公众混乱。
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights began public consultations on January 18, 2026, urging citizen input, while legal experts warn the bill’s vague language could criminalize basic advocacy and cause public confusion.