Law reform body keen to start work

 WITH a now complete team of commissioners, the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) is keen to carry out its business of law reform in the country.

This follows the commissioning of Gazelle MP Malakai Tabar and Nipa-Kutubu MP Jeffrey Komal yesterday completing the seven-member team who will work together with the CLRC Secretariat.

Tabar, who rejoined the commission after a break in 2011, said he had returned to complete “unfinished business” and outlining his stance to amend the Sorcery Act of 1971.

“We are challenged more that we must do something. There will be a so-called haus krai (house of mourning) for issues that we are well aware of,” he said.

“We must endure the challenges with support from the go­vernment and other government agencies to make the correct re­commendations for parliament.”

PNG Law Society president Sir Kina Bona told the commissioners to be committed in carrying out their roles and responsibilities.

“It’s going to be hard work but if you are appointed to do a particular job, you must be committed. 

“You have a big challenge to fit in the old with the new,” he said.

“Women are crying for more protection. We must find a balance and convince parliament to fit in law that is going to lead us into the future.”

The other commissioners include chairman and Tambul-Nebilyer MP Benjamin Poponawa, Gerard Linge (deputy chairman), Prof John Luluaki, Prof Betty Lovai and Rev Dr William Longar.