Oliver Saksak Explained

Oliver Abraham Saksak (born 20 December 1960) is a Vanuatuan judge who has sat on the Supreme Court of Vanuatu since May 1997.^[1]

Early life

He hails from Ambrym in Malampa Province.

Rulings

He put a stay on Gracia Shadracks ruling as speaker of the Parliament until a court could formally consider the dispute.^[2] He sentenced former minister Esmon Saimon in December 2021.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hon. Justice Saksak Abraham Oliver - Judiciary of the Republic of Vanuatu. 2022-01-15. courts.gov.vu.
2. News: 9 June 2021. Judge stays Vanuatu Speaker's move. Radio New Zealand.
3. Web site: Bule. Hilaire. JUSTICE MINISTER SENTENCED. 2022-01-15. Vanuatu Daily Post. en.