Make laws for compensation

THE Government need to do something about the K1 million compensation claim from a death.
The relatives of the late police officer from Jiwaka, who was killed in Tari by his wife, demanded K1 million compensation from a Chinese man.
In a similar case, the relatives of a deceased person from Gagidu station in Finschhafen, Morobe, also claimed K1 million compensation from the Highlands community in the district.
Come on Deputy Prime Minister and Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Steven Davis.
It’s about time you as a responsible minister do something about this unrealistic compensation demand of K1 million.
This figure is unrealistic and insane.
Can Parliament pass a law that specify the amount of money required to be paid as compensation in relation to death?
The amount has to fall in a category that can correspond to the cause of death.
For instance, if a death is premeditated, the amount should be higher.
While an accidental death, the amount should be lower.
This should be clarified, specified and debated before it is gazette.
Time and time again, people put extraordinary amount for compensations.
It is heartfelt to lose a loved one, but relatives of the deceased should let justice prevail.
Wrong-doers should face the full force of law.
Instead of resorting to violence and unrealistic claims, let the law serve its purpose.

Concerned citizen,
POM