ONE of the fundamental policies of Umi For Change Party is to amend the existing laws of the country that gives absolute immunity for public officers.
This was the statement of Umi For Change Party President Daniel Suidani at the launched his party recently.
Mr Suidani said the aim of his party is to introduce provisions stipulating that public officers including government ministers are liable if the court determines that their exercise of official power constituted negligence, is reckless, unlawful or contributed to misconduct.
“The policy strategy to remove absolute immunity provisions for public officers is critical since it’s been observed that there has been growing evidence that public officers have been hiding behind the law in making reckless decisions on behalf of the state.”
“This has become costly for the state and thus the need to ensure the public officers are more responsible when carrying out their public duties,” Mr Suidani said.
He added the Umi For Change Party also recognized the need for gender balance and prioritizing youths in the country.
He said his party can achieve this by the following;
* Ensuring that legislation dealing with violence against women and girls is effectively enforced and responsive to development challenges.
* Enhance flexible working and parental leave reserved for both parents.
* Resource relevant government institutions and agencies to effectively implement gender balance policies, international frameworks, programs, and activities.
* Focus on boosting girls’ education to parity with boys, and emphasise maternal health and welfare.
* Resource relevant government ministries and agencies and other stakeholders to develop youths mentally, physically, and morally;
* Make and allow youths to realize their maximum positive potential.
Meanwhile, Malaita Province Youth Council president Philip Subu highlighted that it is time to recognise women in politics and to air our views on the many failures that have confronted our country.
“Women are a sector of the society that often been left out in the political gatherings,” he said.
“It is time we must use our constitutional rights to air our views on the many failures that have confronted our country.”
“This is what I believe all political parties should do taking an active role in national discussions and observations.”
“You and I know that there has been a slow erosion of democracy in this country.”
“We cannot afford to let this erosion to continue we must all speak up against those forces that are working to undermine the very principles that form the fabrics of our society,” Mr Subu said
He said political parties are among the right forums to engage in such discussions and provide appropriate narratives to shape our political thoughts.
By SOLOMON LOFANA
Solomon star, Auki
