jailed MPs

RNZ reports the 14 men, including a former prime minister, were jailed last year for taking bribes to cross the floor.

In September, 11 of them were given additional jailtime for conspiracy over the former speaker of parliament's decision to pardon himself and his colleagues while he was acting president last year.

The 14 men had sought to have the convictions overturned by claiming parliamentary immunity.

They told the court that they were attending a session of Parliament when they were prosecuted and this is prohibited under the constitution.

The former MPs, jailed last year for taking bribes to cross the floor, had sought to have the convictions overturned by claiming parliamentary immunity.

Pacnews reports a decision from the court was expected on Wednesday, but the Judge, James Geoghegan, told a packed court room that the judgement is reserved and will be released at some stage in the future.

In October, 14 MPs from the previous Sato Kilman-led government were convicted on bribery and corruption charges.

Since the MPs' jailing and the subsequent snap election, a new government led by Charlot Salwai has emerged.