Justice system players told to perform their part

By JUNIOR UKAHA
CHIEF Justice Sir Salamo Injia has called on “players” in the criminal justice system to play their part to avoid “blockages” which can affect public safety and security.
He told the national law and order summit in Lae yesterday that any “blockage” in the criminal justice system would affect the people.
“The criminal justice system is a chain or a cycle where different players have a part to play,” Sir Salamo said.
“If one does not play its part then there is a blockage in the system. It triggers a chain reaction. And the entire community is affected. And we have issues in regards to safety and security.”
Sir Salamo said laws were important to ensure order in the communities.
“Those of us involved in upholding the law in different capacities must feel that we have a very important responsibility in our community,” Sir Salamo said.
“It is important that all of us involved in the provision of safety and security of our communities come together at a summit like this to discuss our different roles and identify issues we jointly share and find solutions to them.
“The law is so important to us. It defines who we are. It defines us as individuals and as a nation.”
Sir Salamo thanked the Australian Government and other international partners for supporting the law and order sector in the country.