Minister for Defence, Inia Seruiratu has apologised for the mistake in bringing in the Draft Police Bill and overlooking the process to ensure it is vetted by the Solicitor General’s Office and cabinet.
Seruiratu says he will also not focus on the comments made by politicians like the National Federation Party President, Pio Tikoduadua as he does not want the work of the Police to politicise the issue.
Seruiratu has also instructed that the Defence Ministry conducts its own investigations on why the draft bill was not vetted by the Solicitor General’s Office, and he will have the report by Monday.
He says they were only supposed to get public submissions on what people want as the 1965 Police Act needs to be modernised.
Seruiratu says they need good, relevant and futuristic laws that can address our issues.
He says he has his own views but they will let the consultation process take place and see what the public wants in the Police Bill.
