The Papua New Guinea Judges Rules Committee (on which Erik Andersen sits) is considering recommending changes to a number of the rules that govern procedures in the National and Supreme Courts of Justice, and comment and thoughts of practitioners and others are very much welcomed.

This article explains the contemplated changes at a very high level. The Rules Committee’s work is recommendatory only - any changes to court rules are the absolute prerogative of the Chief Justice and the judges exercising their legislative power collectively- but thoughts and suggestions are most welcome.

The draft Supreme Court (Misc Amendment) Rules 2022 are [here] along with its Explanatory Memorandum [here]

The draft Court Reporting Rules 2022 are [here] along with its Explanatory Memorandum [here]

The draft Criminal Practice Rules 2022 are [here] along with its Explanatory Memorandum [here]

The draft Matrimonial Causes Rules 2022 are [here] along with its Explanatory Memorandum [here]

The draft Election Petition Rules 2022 are [here] along with its Explanatory Memorandum [here]