Dr Marat supports White Paper
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Attorney- General Dr Allan Marat says he is fully committed to the PNG Law and Justice Sector's White Paper.
Addressing heads of law and justice agencies in Kokopo, Dr Marat described the sector as a dynamic group, adding he was looking forward to learn from them.
"I applaud the successes in the sector," he told the heads of agencies. I am also confident that we all can work together to implement the White Paper."
Dr Marat a lawyer cum politician said the White Paper set the basis of moving forward, something he was keen to ensure it was achieved.
He said as former chairman of the constitutional reform commission he had begun some changes and this he added would continue.
Dr Marat added that he was looking forward to working with the sector, learning and importantly be kept in the loop. He also paid tribute for former Justice Minister Bire Kimisopa for his persistence in pushing for the White paper.
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