Guard our justice system

Housing Minister and Member for Tewai-Siassi, Dr. Kobby Bomareo, has urged lawyers across Papua New Guinea to stand united in upholding the constitution regardless of the fields in which they serve.

Speaking at the Lawyer's admission ceremony on Monday, Dr Bomareo warned of eroding factors within the law and justice sector.

He called for stronger collaboration between senior practitioners and newly admitted lawyers.

94 graduates of the Legal Training Institute [LTI] were admitted to the bar yesterday, marking a milestone for the country's legal profession.

Families and friends celebrated the achievement, but concerns remain over the performance of lawyers in practice.

Dr Bomareo, who attended his daughter Amy's admission, urged both new lawyers and senior practitioners to work together in upholding the constitution and the rule of law.

"Lawyers must come together to put together the mind to uphold a constitution in whatever capacity you are working, in the private sector, in the government sector, in the family unit." He said.

Meanwhile, for Amy Bomareo, admission to practice was the fulfilment of a lifelong dream nurtured by her family.

Alongside Amy, more than 90 young lawyers now face the challenge of securing employment and making their presence felt in the law and justice sector.

Their entry into the profession comes at a time when concerns remain over the performance of lawyers in practice, highlighting the need for commitment, integrity and collaboration across the legal fraternity.