Supreme Court backs Prime Minister and rule of law. (How could Namah have got it so wrong?)

By PNG Echo. I’ve been incommunicado on the other side of the world for some weeks, so yesterday (24 October 2014) with good internet connections temporarily restored, I was shocked to learn that tensions and conflict within the police service in PNG seems to have escalated. Why should that be so when the Supreme Court on October 2 clarified the constitutional position confirming that the Commissioner of Police has ultimate authority and control of his men – and that the duty of a police officer was to obey the orders of superiors? Well, seems some ‘rogue’ police officers have chosen Continue reading Supreme Court backs Prime Minister and rule of law. (How could Namah have got it so wrong?)

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The court speaks – but some people just hear what they want to hear.

By PNG Echo October 2 Waigani: PNG Supreme Court in its recent judgement has reinforced the powers of the Commissioner of Police who it has stated is responsible for organization, superintendence and control of the Police Force. The judgment emphasized that, as a disciplinary force, the duty of a police officer was to obey orders of superiors – top of the command chain being the Commissioner of Police. So, no, a police officer can’t run his own race according to whim, personal prejudices or how he chooses to interpret the constitution…. and thank goodness for that – the alternative is Continue reading The court speaks – but some people just hear what they want to hear.

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