22 Dec 2016

Samoa moves to amend Police Service Act

From , 6:04 am on 22 December 2016

The Samoa government wants better control over the people leading the country's police.

The Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, who is also Police Minister says the government needs the direct control rather than referring concerns to lengthy commissions of inquiry.

This comes as suspended Police Commissioner, Fuiavailili Egon Keil, is facing dozens of criminal charges.

Our Apia correspondent, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia, told Don Wiseman what prompted Tuila'epa's move.

Samoa PM, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi

Samoa PM, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Photo: RNZ Pacific / Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia