The Government of Papua New Guinea

“ Every person convicted of an offence is entitled to have his conviction and sentence reviewed by a higher court or tribunal according to law. (16) No person shall be deprived by law of a right of appeal against his conviction or sentence by any court that existed at the time of the conviction or sentence, as the case may be. (17) All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. ”

“ Basic rights and freedoms.
For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that nothing in the preceding provisions of this Division derogates any of the rights and freedoms provided for by Division 3 (basic rights) .
62. Decisions in "deliberate judgement".
(1) Where a law provides or allows for an act to be done in the "deliberate judgement" of a person, body or authority, the principles of natural justice apply only to the extent that the exercise of judgement must not be biassed, arbitrary or capricious. ”

“ A determination of the existence or extent of a civil right or obligation shall not be made except by an independent and impartial court or other authority prescribed by law or agreed upon by the parties, and proceedings for such a determination shall be fairly heard within a reasonable time. ”

“ A person arrested or detained for an offence (other than treason or wilful murder as defined by an Act of the Parliament) is entitled to bail at all times from arrest or detention to acquittal or conviction unless the interests of justice otherwise require. ”

“ No person is entitled to intervene unsolicited into the religious affairs of a person of a different belief, or to attempt to force his or any religion (or irreligion) on another, by harassment or otherwise. (4) No person may be compelled to take an oath that is contrary to his religion or belief, or to take an oath in a manner or form that is contrary to his religion or belief. ”

“ A person who is arrested or detained— (a) shall be informed promptly, in a language that he understands, of the reasons for his arrest or detention and of any charge against him; and (b) shall be permitted whenever practicable to communicate without delay and in private with a member of his family or a personal friend, and with a lawyer of his choice (including the Public Solicitor if he is entitled to legal aid) ”

“ Where another authority is prescribed under Section 28 (further provisions) that authority—
(a) shall be composed of a person or persons who are declared under Section 221 (1) (definitions) to be a constitutional office-holder; and (b) is not subject to direction or control by any person or authority. 31. Disqualifications on dismissal.
(1) A person who has been dismissed from office under this Division for misconduct in office is not eligible— (a) to election to any elective public office; or (b) for appointment as Head of State or as a nominated member of the Parliament ”

“ No person shall be compelled to receive religious instruction or to take part in a religious ceremony or observance, but this does not apply to the giving of religious instruction to a child with the consent of his parent or guardian or to the inclusion in a course of study of secular instruction concerning any religion or belief. ”

“ An Act of the Parliament may— (a) define the offices that are to be regarded as elective public offices; and (b) define the forms of ownership that are to be regarded as freehold; and (c) define the corporations that are to be regarded as citizens, for the purposes of Subsection (1) . (3) An Act of the Parliament may make further provision for rights and privileges to be reserved for citizens. Subdivision D.—Enforcement Subdivision D.—Enforcement.
57. Enforcement of guaranteed rights and freedoms. ”

“ Any court, tribunal or authority may, on its own initiative or at the request of a person referred to in Subsection (1) , adjourn, or otherwise delay a decision in, any proceedings before it in order to allow a question concerning the effect or application of this Division to be determined in accordance with Subsection (1) . ”

“ In the event that the trial of a person is not commenced within four months of the date on which he was committed for trial, a detailed report concerning the case shall be made by the Chief Justice to the Minister responsible for the National Legal Administration. ”

“ Subject to the express limitations imposed by this Constitution, every citizen who is of full capacity and has reached voting age, other than a person who— (a) is under sentence of death or imprisonment for a period of more than nine months ”

“ For the purposes of Subsection (2) , compensation shall not be deemed not to be just and on just terms solely by reason of a fair provision for deferred payment, payment by instalments or compensation otherwise than in cash. (4) In this section, a reference to the taking of possession of property, or the acquisition of an interest in or right over property, includes a reference to— (a) the forfeiture ”