Electoral Integrity and Executive Governance: The Diverging Paths of Moeaki and Fusimalohi
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Fusimalohi v Lavemaau AC 15/2026 (17 July 2026) (Fusimalohi) marks a significant development in Tongan electoral jurisprudence. Read alongside the decision in Moeaki v Tapueluelu AC 9/2022 (9 August 2022) (Moeaki), Fusimalohi identifies a central question in the law of electoral bribery:
Consumer Protection Act passed by Tongan Parliament
On 19 September 2025, a new Consumer Protection Act was passed by the Tongan Parliament.
Tongan Anti-Money laundering (AML) reform: only a matter of time
The National Reserve Bank of Tonga together with the Attorney General’s Office has been hard at work preparing legislation that would replace the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act [Cap 4.07] (MLPC Act) and address several recommendations.
Pacific Legal Network strengthens Pacific presence with new affiliation in the Kingdom of Tonga
Pacific Legal Network (PLN) is pleased to announce the expansion of its network with the addition of Tongan law firm R&S.
