Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Salika (left) presenting the report to Governor General Chief Sir Bob Dadae yesterday. Picture credit: Government House.
Papua New Guinea Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Salika has presented the 20203 judges report to the Governor General of Papua New Guinea Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae at government house yesterday.
The report highlighted the key aspects of the judicial system in the year 2023 in relation to the number of cases heard throughout the country, appointments of judges and acting judges, report on the progress of the court complex at Waigani and investment in information technology by the judiciary to record and manage cases in an effective and efficient manner.
The 2023 Judge’s Report also provides a financial report of the National Judicial Services.
Chief Justice Sir Gibuma noted that the report on the work of the national judiciary aimed to ensure that the judiciary maintains public confidence in its independence and demonstrates efforts to improve the quality of justice and its timely delivery.
Presentation of annual reports on the performance of the national judicial system is provided for by Sect 187 of the Constitution. The annual reports presented to the head of state will then be forwarded to the office of the speaker of parliament to be tabled in parliament.
