By MIRIAM MALAWA
THE Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Law and Order (PPCLO) says that the issues PNG is facing with law-and-order are related to attitudes and are often associated with individuals aged 25-35.Chairman William Bando and Koroba-Lake Kopiago Member of Parliament (MP) made these statements when announcing that the committee will embark on a series of fact-finding missions in the four regions of the country.
“There is an attitude issue that our country is facing, many people are unhappy, especially young people, and we, as leaders, should be concerned – my committee is concerned,” he said.
Bando said the primary aim of the missions was to engage with the different stakeholders in law-and-order to gain insights into the underlying causes of the prevalent violence and insecurity.
This will include consultations and inquiries with law enforcement agencies and officers, public servants, community leaders, as well as discussions with prisoners in Correctional facilities.
“We are hoping to talk to different stakeholders in this space, to understand why there is so much violence everywhere,” he said.
“We need to talk to the people who are involved and understand what they are doing and what needs to be done or if there is some legislation that needs to be introduced or amended.
“We’ll also be visiting some jails to talk to the officers and some prisoners.
“We hope to present a report to Parliament next year.”
Bando said the issue of law-and-order goes beyond the responsibility of politicians and law enforcers, stressing that it is a concern for all citizens.
The committee is launching its investigative missions, starting in Lae for the Mamose region, tomorrow (Monday) up to Friday and later move on to Mt Hagan for the Highlands Region.
