Nauru government survives vote of no confidence over judicial crisis January 29, 2014 Prime Minister Baron Waqa. Nauru's government has survived a no confidence motion after it sacked the tiny island's resident magistrate and exiled its Chief Justice last week. A motion moved by an opposition MP was defeated by 11 votes to seven when parliament met on Tuesday for the first time since the sacking of magistrate Peter Law sparked a judicial crisis. Previously, the government had the support of 13 MPs. Prime Minister Baron Waqa is yet to clarify the position of Chief Justice Geoffrey Eames, whose visa to re-enter the country was cancelled after he issued an injunction to prevent Mr Law's deportation. Instead, it intended to introduce new immigration legislation expected to strengthen its ability to deport residents without the right of appeal. Although the government has accused MrLaw of a range of misbehaviours - all of which he denies - he was sacked after issuing injunctions preventing the deportation of two residents until the reasons for their removal could be tested in court.