29 Questions
Which part of the Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea deals with the laws of the country?
Division 2 – Constitutional Laws
According to the Constitution, what is considered as the Supreme Law in Papua New Guinea?
Constitution, etc., as Supreme Law
What is the purpose of Division 3 in the Constitution of Papua New Guinea?
Adoption, Reception and Development of Certain Laws
Which part of the Constitution describes the process for making alterations to the Constitution and Organic Laws?
Making of alterations to the Constitution and Organic Laws
What is emphasized in Division 1 of Part I in the Constitution?
The Nation
In the Constitution, what is the role of Division 4 - General?
Covers miscellaneous or general topics
What source of strength and origin of combined heritage does the Preamble of the Constitution acknowledge?
The worthy customs and traditional wisdoms of the people
What do the people of Papua New Guinea pledge themselves to guard and pass on to future generations?
Noble traditions and Christian principles
Under whose guiding hand is the Independent State of Papua New Guinea declared, according to the Constitution's Preamble?
God
What right do the people of Papua New Guinea invoke to establish their sovereign nation, according to the Constitution?
Inherent right as ancient, free, and independent peoples
What term is used in the Preamble to describe the unity of the people of Papua New Guinea?
Unity
What is the prescribed majority of votes needed for a proposed Organic Law to alter a provision of an Organic Law?
The same as the majority required for the provision proposed to be altered
In relation to any other proposed Organic Law, what is the prescribed majority of votes required?
An absolute majority or a two-thirds absolute majority if no other majority is prescribed
If there are different prescribed majorities for different provisions of a proposed law, what is the prescribed majority of votes in relation to the law as a whole?
The greatest of those majorities
Can different majorities be prescribed for different aspects or subject matters of a provision according to the section described?
Yes, it is allowed
Is there a restriction on requiring a greater majority of votes for the alteration of an Organic Law than that by which the first-mentioned law was made?
Yes, there is a restriction on requiring a greater majority
What is the minimum majority required if no specific majority is prescribed by the Constitution for a proposed Organic Law?
An absolute majority
What must happen when a person is arrested or detained according to the text?
They must be informed of the reasons for their arrest in a language they understand.
In what circumstances should a person who is arrested or detained be brought before a court without delay?
Upon reasonable suspicion of committing an offence or are about to commit an offence.
What rights must a person be informed about immediately upon arrest or detention?
Their rights under the specific subsection mentioned in the text.
If a person is detained for being brought before a court, can they be further held in custody without authorization?
Yes, only if a court authorizes it.
What is a crucial right granted to a person who is arrested or detained according to the text?
The right to communicate with a family member, friend, and lawyer.
What role does prompt notification of reasons for arrest play in protecting a person's rights?
It helps maintain transparency and accountability in the legal process.
What type of labour is required of a person while in lawful custody?
Labour for maintaining the place of custody
In which situation can a person in custody be required to perform labour for care, treatment, rehabilitation, or welfare?
For purposes related to their care or welfare
What type of labour is specifically mentioned as being required from a member of a disciplined force?
Labour in pursuance of duty as a disciplined force member
Under what condition can labour be required as part of communal or civic duties?
Subject to approval from any local government body
What type of labour can be required in the national interest according to an Organic Law?
Labour required in the national interest by an Organic Law
In what situation might compulsory military service have an alternative form of required labour?
Labour required as an alternative due to conscientious objections
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