National Coordinating Mechanism (NCM)
Dr Peter Kora(National Planning), Frazier Pitpit(Public Solicitor) Deputy Police Commissioner Fred Yakasa, Mendi Resident Judge Stephen Kassman, Chief Magistrate Jack August, Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia, Dr Lawrence Kalinoe(DJAG), Richard Sikani(CS Commissioner) and Kapi Sarohafa(Secreatry NJSS). Picture courtesy of Joe Kanekane during the 2011 NCm Retreat in Mendi from October 7-8
The National Law and Justice Policy and Plan of Action had set down the need for a National Coordinating Mechanism in the form of a National Law and Justice Coordinating Committee.
On Monday, April 14, 2003, the Prime Minister, The Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Somare announced the establishment of the National Coordinating Mechanism, saying "it was charged with improving the response of the law and justice system to crime and overcoming the lengthy delays in processing civil cases".
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