National Court, Kokopo
The National Court (established under s163 of the Constitution of Papua New Guinea) is the superior-level trial court in Papua New Guinea and the Supreme Court (established under s160) is the final court of appeal and the highest court in the country. Judges of the National Court form panels of the Supreme Court on an ad hoc basis to hear appeals from the National Court and administrative tribunals. Both the Supreme Court and the National Courts have an inherent power to make orders in the nature of prerogative writs and such other orders as are necessary to do justice in the circumstances of a particular case.
The National and Supreme Courts can, at the time of sentencing of a convicted offender, consider a range of non-custodial measures. In so doing, the Courts would take account of the rehabilitative needs of the offender, the protection of society and the interests of the victim(s). Non-custodial options include:
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Contact: Assistant Registrar National Court, PO Box 381, Kokopo, ENBP Ph: 982 8750 Fax: 982 8467
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District Court, Kokopo & Rabaul
PNG's judicial system consists of Village Courts, District Courts and the National Court which is the superior trial court. Magisterial Services (established by section 173(1) of Constitution of Papua New Guinea) administers the District Court system within PNG, and there are 57 District Court establishments across the nation staffed by 88 magistrates and more than 500 court support staff.
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The District Court's key functional jurisdictions include:
The District Court uses formal and informal approaches for settling grievances, particularly in the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Magistrates can also make orders for a community work order to be undertaken by a defendant who has been found guilty. Where mitigating factors outweigh the aggravating factors, the defendant may be placed on probation with conditions for community work and/or payment of compensation. |
Contact: Kokopo District Court PO Box 381, Kokopo. Ph: 982 9497/9135, Fax: 982 8496/9573 Rabaul District Court House PO Box 1678, Rabaul. Ph: 982 1462, Fax: 982 1462 Kerevat District Court House | CUG: 7191 1249 |
Village Courts, ENB Province
Village Courts are an essential part of PNG's formal court system. They are established under the Village Courts Act 1989 and the Village Court Regulations 1973. There are more than 1,500 Village Courts across the country, supported by over 15,000 officials, including 900 women. Each Village Court has 4-5 Village Magistrates (appointed by the Minister for Justice as judicial officers), 3-4 Peace Officers, and 1 Clerk. Over 90% of people living in PNG have access to a Village Court, which have the jurisdiction to settle local disputes and deal with minor crimes using customary conflict-resolution approaches wherever possible.
Village Courts are the largest provider of restorative justice services in PNG, and are authorised to do the following:
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Contact: Mr Aaron Maramun Adviser Law and Justice Office of the Provincial Administrator P.O. Box 714, Rabaul East New Britain Ph: 9838626 Facsimile: 9825512 East New Britain has 43 Village Courts |
Probation, Parole & Juvenile Justice Services, Kokopo
CBC is an agency within the Department of Justice & Attorney General. CBC has offices in every province across PNG and it plays a central role in developing and implementing restorative justice programs throughout the country. It provides members of the community with access to community justice services which include the provision of non-custodial rehabilitation programs for both adult and juvenile offenders. This assists offenders to re-enter society as responsible, productive citizens.
CBC is responsible for:
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Contact: Senior Probation Officer Probation, Parole & Juvenile Justice Services Dept. Of Justice & Attorney General PO Box 1755, Rabaul, ENBP Ph/Fax: 982 8846 Mobile: 7005 1673 |
Provincial Administration & Dept. for Community Development, ENB
The Provincial Administrations across PNG have Community Development Branches, which provide services on behalf of the Department of Community Development. The Welfare Officers and Child Protection Officers employed by the Provincial Administration administer the provisions of a number of acts, including the Laukautim Pikinini Act, Deserted wife & Children Act, Marriage Act, National Youth Service Act, and National Council of Women Incorporation Act.
Provincial welfare, gender & child protection officers provide the following services to the public:
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Contact: Community Development Division East New Britain Provincial Administration PO Box 714, Rabaul Ph: 982 9125 or 982 9175 Mobile: 7354 6719 | Fax: 982 8512 |
Office of the Public Prosecutor, Kokopo
The core function of the Office of the Public Prosecutor (OPP) is the prosecution of matters in the National Courts and criminal appeals in the Supreme Court across PNG. The Public Prosecutor is empowered under the Constitution to control the exercise and performance of the prosecution function of the State. As part of the conduct of prosecutions the OPP has contact with victims of crime.
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As part of its prosecution function the OPP provides an information and referral service to victims of crime whose matters are before the National and Supreme Courts. This involves:
OPP also makes submissions on the appropriate penalties for convicted persons |
Contact: Office of the Public Prosecutor P.O. Box 407, Rabaul, ENBP Ph: 982 8716, 7100 2308 Fax 982 8816 |
Correctional Services, ENB Province
Established under the Correctional Services Act, Papua New Guinea Correctional Services is the government agency responsible for the custody, confinement and rehabilitation of offenders and prisoners. It is also responsible for the effective administration of the agency. CS is responsible for operating correctional institutions across all provinces in PNG.
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CS provides the following rehabilitation programs in its correctional institutions:
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Contact: Correctional Services Head Office P.O. Box 6889, Boroko NCD Ph: 323 1855/323 1978 | Fax: 323 0407 Kerevat CIS | Ph: 275 9825 | Fax: 275 9827 |
Catholic Church, ENB Province
The Catholic Church of Papua New Guinea is made up of 4 Archdioceses and 15 Dioceses in Vanimo, Altape, Wewak, Lae, Madang, Mt Hagen, Wabag, Mendi, Goroka, Kundiawa, Kavieng, Kimbe, Rabaul, Kerema, Daru, Aloutau, Berina, and Port Moresby. The church runs numerous programs across PNG (regional contact details can be obtained by ringing the Port Moresby numbers below)
The church programs include:
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Contact: Rabaul Arch Diocese | Ph: 982 8369 Catholic Women's Desk | Ph: 982 8709 Christian Family Life | Ph: 982 8709 Health Secretary | Ph: 982 8053 Vunapope Hospital | Ph: 983 8355 |
East New Britain Council of Churches
The ENB Council of Churches is a Christian-based NGO with 2 Officers. It operates through a wide network of church based members down to the village level. It is also represented on the Provincial Juvenile Justice Committee and the Police, Law & Order Committee
The Council offers:
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Contact: Rev Amos ToNiiba - ENB Counsel of Churches C/- P.O.BOX 714, KOKOPO East New Britain |
Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA), Kokopo
ADRA is an international NGO established in 1984 by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Its primary purpose is individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA helps people in need, especially those most vulnerable such as women, children and senior citizens, irrespective of ethnicity, political affiliation, gender or religion. ADRA (PNG) implements a large diversified development program funded by a variety of donors, mostly Australian-based. It has offices in Lae and Kokopo with 52 paid staff and 70 volunteers involved in health education (including HIV/AIDS), adult literacy, small enterprise development, water and sanitation, and disaster response.
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ADRA provides:
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Contact: Mr Max Inia - Project Manager ADRA (PNG) PO Box 2495, Kokopo | Ph: 7264 7164 |
East New Britain Council of Women Inc, Kokopo
The East New Britain Council of Women is a NGO registered with the IPA. It is an organisation responsible for women empowerment in all areas of development (social, political and economic).
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The Council of Women provides:
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Contact: Ms Alice Pawa - President ENB Council of Women Ph: 7358 8667 |
Law & Order Committee
The Law & Order Committee is a community based organisation with 4 members comprising of a Vice Chair person, secretary and two committee members.
The Committee offers:
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Contact: Mr. Emory Tilik - Chairman, Law & Order Committee Ngarur Ward, Raluana LLG, KOKOPO, ENB |
Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea, Islands Regional Office - ENBP
The Ombudsman Commission is an independent constitutional Institution created by the Constitution in 1975.
It consists of the Chief Ombudsman and two Ombudsman. A vibrant premier institution in persuit of promoting good governance and quality leadership in PNG by the year 2019
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The main functions of the commission are to:
Clarification on complaints
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Contact: Regional Manager Islands Regional Office Tropicana Building Section 6, Lot 22, Tagigira Street P.O. Box 35, Kokopo 613, East New Britain Telephone: 982 8792 | Fax: 982 8953
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Caritas Papua New Guinea – Rabaul Catholic Archdiocese
Caritas PNG is an agency of the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) of PNG & Solomon Islands. They promote Integral Human Development of the grassroots citizens of PNG.The mission of Caritas PNG is to take active role in social justice, peace, ecology, and human development issues as part of the pastoral mission of the Church, promote Catholic Social Teaching, address injustice, inequalities, poverty and dependency which undermine human dignity, and be a voice for the poor and marginalized to build a better PNG.
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It has operates through main goals: Integral Human Development (IHD), Disaster & Relief Management, Helping the Poor and Marginalized, Research & Advocacy, Child Protection, Gender Equality, Ecological Stewardship & Care of God’s Creation, Democratic Governance.
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Contact: Fr. John Wagira - Diocesan Caritas Coordinator Rabaul Catholic Archdiocese P O Box 357,Kokopo, ENBP Telephone: 982 8344/69 Fax:982 8404 | Mob: 7357 6259 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
National Youth Development Authority – Rabaul, East New Britain Province
The National Youth Development Authority is a government agency established to provide policy directives for the youth of PNG. It provides a framework for planning and program development for all agencies and organisations involved in youth development work. Inclusive in its policy area for stakeholders to develop and implement programs is Law Order and Justice with the objectives to promote, maintain safety, security and peace in communities.
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Contact: Mrs Christine Masiu - Provincial Advisor CDO Office Ph:9825011 | Mobile: 7027 8405 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Mr. Philip Kuamin - Program Manager Remedial Services P.O.Box 714,KOKOPO,ENB | Mobile: 7021 9230 Fax:9829175 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Mrs Rosemary Murure - a/Advisor or HRM Manager P.O.Box 714,KOKOPO,ENB | Ph: 982 5011 Mobile:70686569 | Fax: 982 9361 |