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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