The amendment added on a clause 89A to allow undefined Tongan “tradition” to be used in the power of courts and tribunals, without applying rules of evidence.
There was no public consultation. The amendment goes to the King before it can be gazetted.
“Clause 89 - Power”, of the Tongan Constitution reads "The judges shall have the power to direct the form of indictments to control the procedure of the lower Courts, and to make rules of procedure.”
