<p>As a cornerstone of Fijian governance, the 'Constitution of the Fiji Islands' manifests itself not only as a legal document but also as a symbol of the archipelago's historical, socio-political metamorphosis. Adopted in 1997, this seminal text embodies Fiji's third attempt to distil its democratic values within the bounds of written law. Renowned for its meticulous balance in addressing the complexities of a multi-ethnic society, the constitut...