Making Law in Papua New Guinea

Making Law in Papua New Guinea
Author: Bruce L Ottley
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781531005511

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Making Law in Papua New Guinea

Making Law in Papua New Guinea
Author: Bruce L. Ottley
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press LLC
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2021
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781531005504

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"In the waning days of colonialism in Papua New Guinea, much of the rhetoric from local leaders pushing for self-determination focused on replacing the imposed colonial legal system with one that reflected local customs, understandings, relationships, and dispute settlement techniques-in other words, a "uniquely Melanesian jurisprudence." After independence in 1975, however, that aim faded or began to be seen as an impossible objective, and PNG is left with a largely Western legal system. In this book, the authors-who were all directly involved in law teaching, law reform, and judging during that period-explore the potent and enduring grip of colonialism on law and politics long after the colonial regime has been formally disbanded. Combining original historical and legal research, engagement with the scholarly literature of dependency theory and postcolonial studies, and personal observation, interviews, and experience, Making Law in Papua New Guinea offers compelling insights into the many reasons why postcolonial nations remain imprisoned in colonial laws, institutions, and attitudes"--

Selected Laws of Papua New Guinea

Selected Laws of Papua New Guinea
Author: Papua New Guinea
Publisher: Lawbook Company
Total Pages: 2192
Release: 2000
Genre: Law
ISBN:

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Contains over 45 of the most commonly used pieces of Papua New Guinea legislation and is one of a series of outputs from The Papua New Guinea Access to Laws Project aimed at making the laws of PNG more accessible to lawyers, corporations, professionals and the people of PNG.

Constitutional Law of Papua New Guinea

Constitutional Law of Papua New Guinea
Author: Eric Lokai Kwa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2001
Genre: Law
ISBN:

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Providing a description of the role and functions of the Constitution especially the National Goals and Directive Principles, this book contains detailed treatment of the various categories of the laws prescribed by the Constitution. In addition, the main institutions of the state are identified and discussed.

Administrative Law and Judicial Review in Papua New Guinea

Administrative Law and Judicial Review in Papua New Guinea
Author: Christopher Karaiye
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 713
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1645871754

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This is a compendium of administrative law and judicial review in Papua New Guinea. In this book the author precisely recounts the history of the development of administrative law and judicial review in England and some other common law jurisdictions. The main theme of the book is, however, devoted to judicial review in Papua New Guinea. The practice and procedure for appealing from the decision of the National Court in judicial review are unique and onerous. This book evaluates them in detail to give the readers a complete sense of reference. The interlocutory procedures encapsulated in this book are also relevant for any proceeding before the courts. At the end of various chapters, the author makes some insightful and thought-provoking commentaries on gaps found in judicial review. The book is an authoritative text for lawyers, law students, academia, judicial officers and other interested persons alike. It is a must read for lawyers and law students who seek to be familiar with the often cumbersome judicial review procedures and practices. For students and scholars in other disciplines who aim to learn and abreast themselves of how administrative law affects administrative action and public policy, this book is a perfect choice. The book dissects complex administrative law concepts and enables lay persons, including those in the public service, to fully understand and apply them. The book is a valuable resource material for the Pacific Island countries like Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, who have adopted the common law legal systems similar to Papua New Guinea. BOOK REVIEWS “The author collates, culls and compiles one important material for use by judicial officers and practitioners in the area of judicial review.” – Leslie Mamu, LL.B, Acting Public Solicitor, Papua New Guinea, 18 February 2018, Port Moresby, PNG “This welcome new book by Christopher Karaiye is essential reading for all lawyers practising in the busy area of Judicial Review in PNG and also students of the topic. It is a well-researched and presented work and will be a worthy addition to my administrative law library.” – Terry Lambert, LL.B, LL.M, Barrister (Queensland, Australia), Lawyer (PNG), Solicitor (England & Wales), 7 June 2018, Brisbane, Australia “The book “Administrative Law and Judicial Review in Papua New Guinea” is a must read for lawyers and public alike involved in the judicial review of administrative decisions. The book contains a comprehensive guide to an increasingly important yet quite complex area of law. The author draws from his own experience and research to make this important contribution to the development of Papua New Guinea’s expanding judicial review jurisprudence. This work is essential reading to understand the nuances involved in this area of law.” – Dr Vergil Narokobi, LL.B, LL.M, Ph.D, Counsel for the Papua New Guinea Ombudsman Commission & President of Papua New Guinea Law Society, 25 June 2018, Port Moresby, PNG “This work is of very high quality and would be a very valuable tool for judges, magistrates, lawyers, the academia, and people in decision-making positions in the public and the private sectors. I recommend the book to them. I am impressed with your comprehensive use of local case precedents and in-depth knowledge of the topics.” – Honourable Sir Gibbs Salika, KBE CSM OBE, Deputy Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea (as he then was), 4 July 2018, Port Moresby, PNG “An extensive, thought-provoking and easy to read compendium that makes accessible the law of Papua New Guinea on the topic of judicial review in its many guises.” – Emeritus Professor Tony Angelo (Victoria University of Wellington), QC, 7 October 2018, Wellington, New Zealand

Making Their Own Law

Making Their Own Law
Author: Jonathan Ritchie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 718
Release: 2003
Genre: Constitutional law
ISBN:

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Development of Administrative Law in Papua New Guinea

Development of Administrative Law in Papua New Guinea
Author: Eric Lokai Kwa
Publisher: University of Papua New Guinea Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2000
Genre: Law
ISBN:

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The essays contained in this volume deal with important issues regarding the development and parameters of the principles and application of administrative law. They reconcile the different administrative law principles as enunciated by various judges, law practitioners, legal luminaries and human rights activists from various parts of the world, and provide a rich experience and background of the subject. They were initially submitted at a workshop organised by the then Law Faculty of the University of Papua New Guinea in 1996. These papers were later edited to ensure comprehension of administrative law in all its gamuts by the students, advocates, legal practitioners and administrators, not only in Papua New Guinea, to whom this book is addressed, but in other parts of the world as well. All these essays have been grouped into five parts: origins of administrative law, rules of natural justice, the judicial review process, human rights and administrative law, and the role of judges in a democratic state. The publication of the book has coincided with Papua New Guinea's Silver Jubilee Year of Independence.