P.n.g. Ombudsman Finds School Inquiry False (Press, 26 November 1981)
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Summary: P.n.g. Ombudsman Finds School Inquiry False (Press, 26 November 1981)
the inspector, leading to the falsification of evidence. The Ombudsman Commission's report highlighted serious misconduct within the Education Department, emphasizing that the inquiry's shortcomings stemmed from a failure of duty among specific officials, rather than any considerations regarding the inspector’s sexual orientation. The inquiry was sparked by complaints from three expatriate teachers at Keravat National High School in East New Britain Province, who alleged that the school inspector had engaged in misconduct and that a homosexual network existed within the head office of the Education Department. The teachers, John and Elizabeth Medzela from Britain and New Zealand’s Marek Koscjeclecki, had faced dismissal after the Committee of Inquiry rejected their claims. However, after the Ombudsman Commission reviewed the situation and revealed its findings, the Medzelas were offered their positions back, while Koscjeclecki had already returned to New Zealand following the controversy. The Ombudsman noted the detrimental impact of the committee’s actions on the professional integrity of the Education Department, suggesting that some officers had acted in a manner that not only disrespected their responsibilities but also harmed the children and public they were meant to serve. The report called for significant accountability, specifically urging the dismissal of Dennis Donohoe, the superintendent of operations in the Education Department’s National Institutions Division, for his role in the flawed inquiry. By uncovering the truth of the matter, the Ombudsman Commission sought to rectify the injustices faced by the expatriate teachers and restore faith in the Education Department’s processes. The findings of the commission indicated a pressing need for reform within the department to ensure that similar incidents would not occur in the future and that the rights of all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, would be respected and protected within the educational framework of Papua New Guinea. The release of this report stirred discussions around integrity, justice, and the responsibilities of public officials within the nation.
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