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April 12, 2005


Thomas McCoskar and Dhirendra Nadan free on bail in Fiji

Australian tourist Thomas McCoskar and a Fijian man who were jailed for having gay sex in Fiji have been freed on bail after appealing their convictions. The Lautoka High Court granted bail to McCoskar and Dhirendra Nadan, both of whom were given two-year prison sentences last week in a judgment criticized by human rights groups and yours truly. McCoskar, 55, a retired teacher from Victoria, surrendered his passport as part of the bail conditions. He faces an eight- to 10-week legal process in Fiji. Nine MSN [Previously]


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