The Annotated Constitution of Papua New Guinea

Download or read book The Annotated Constitution of Papua New Guinea written by Brian Brunton and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Constitution of Papua New Guinea is both a document in legal theory -- stating the goals and basic premises of the society -- and a set of laws: the fundamental laws of the nation. It is a 'home grown' political and legal roadmap for the nation's development, underpinned by ideas of national self-respect, democracy and equality. This book contains the text of the Constitution of Papua New Guinea, annotated with the authors' comments and references to relevant reports and judgments. It is an essential reference book not only for lawyers, law students and judges but also for Members of Parliament and members of the State Services who, in the performance of their duties to the people, must be guided by the laws of the country.