Breaking News: New Book Explores Judicial Power in Papua New Guinea Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – October 2023 – A significant new contribution to legal scholarship is set to be published next month, titled "Rethinking Judicial Power in Papua New Guinea: A Mandate for Activism in a Transformative Constitution." This groundbreaking work is authored by PNG's very own legal scholar Dr. Bal Kama , who has dedicated years to this project while balancing various other commitments. This book marks an important moment in the legal landscape of Papua New Guinea, as it is the first substantive publication focused specifically on the PNG judiciary. The Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea, Sir Gibbs Salika , has honored Dr. Kama by writing the Foreword, further cementing the book's relevance and timeliness. Key Findings One of the central themes of the book is the unique liberal constitutional powers vested in the PNG judiciary . Dr. Kama argues that these powers are n...
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