By Wanpis Ako
Violence has become the first instance of dispute settlement in the country, other than the rule of law, NCD Governor Powes Parkop has told Parliament.
Debating on the Summary Offences Amendment Bill 2017 tabled by Attorney-General Davis Steven, Mr Parkop said it was important that the law was reviewed to serve as a deterrent.
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| NCD Governor Powes Parkop |
Governor Parkop, a lawyer, called on the Mr Steven also to amend a section in the Constitution which provides for detaining a person after he or she is charged to make way for police to arrest drunkards right on the spot.
He cited that other countries had done it.
Governor Parkop stated that it was better to dwell on dealing with petty crimes as people engaged in serious crimes when they are not properly charged.
According to him, provision of security in the city for its dwellers and investors was his top priority and that it cannot be compromised.
He acknowledged that about 800 policemen in the city were stretched to the limit, saying they were still lagging behind the recommended ration of 1:400 policemen by the United Nations Organization.
This is why, he said, the National Capital District Commission was investing seriously in behavioral change.
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| National Parliament of PNG |
Author Reference: Wanpis Ako has graduated from the University of Papua New Guinea with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and Public Relations. He has briefly worked with two daily newspapers of Papua New Guinea-The National and Post Courier. His work experience has been extended into the Prime Minister Media Unit and the office of Parliamentary Opposition Leader of Papua New Guinea- not to mention the Ministries of Treasury, Higher Education, Communications, Information Technology and Energy. He has got over five years experience in digital marketing, branding, public affairs, media and public relations.
