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Fiji’s Compliance with International Counter-Terrorism Financing Regulations

Executive Summary

This report assesses Fiji’s compliance with international counter-terrorism financing regulations, specifically Recommendation 6. The report provides an overview of Fiji’s legislative framework and evaluates various criteria to determine its level of compliance.

Legislative Framework

Fiji’s legislative framework for combating terrorism financing is primarily based on the following acts:

• Public Order Act (POA): This act regulates public gatherings and meetings, and sets out the powers of law enforcement agencies in relation to maintaining public order.
• Prevention of Terrorism Act (POCA): This act defines terrorism, provides for the prevention of terrorist activities, and sets out penalties for offenses related to terrorism.

Criteria for Evaluation

The report evaluates Fiji’s compliance with international counter-terrorism financing regulations against the following criteria:

• Criminal Sanctions: The report assesses whether Fiji has enacted laws that provide for adequate criminal sanctions for offenses related to terrorism financing.
• Ancillary Offenses: The report examines whether Fiji has laws in place to prevent ancillary offenses, such as money laundering and terrorist asset freezing.
• Targeted Financial Sanctions: The report evaluates whether Fiji has implemented targeted financial sanctions against individuals and entities suspected of supporting terrorism.

Conclusion

The report provides a comprehensive assessment of Fiji’s compliance with international counter-terrorism financing regulations. While Fiji has made significant progress in this area, there are still areas for improvement to ensure full compliance with international standards.