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{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Charlie Okotai, \par of Vaipae, Aitutaki, Minister of Religion \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid470278 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid470278 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 AND}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid470278 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid470278 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Fernando Takai Ngatipa, \par of Aitutaki, Pensioner \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12015349 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Defendants \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid470278 {\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13318363 Hearing:\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 14, 15 April 2009 \par \par Post Hearing Submissions for Crown:\tab 5 June 2009 \par Post Hearing Submissions for Defence:\tab 16 September 2009 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13318363 Counsel:\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Elikana and Mr Lynch for the Crown \par Mr George for Defendants \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13318363 Date of Judgment:\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 29 September 2009 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \qc 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}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Okotai serves as a Pastor within the Cook Islands Christian Church, Aitutaki.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Ngatipa is one of his congregation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13318363\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Crown alleged that, during the protest, both defendants were heard making certain statements to the crowd assembled at the airport, and that those statements sought to encourage the crowd to 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It should be checked against the requirements of sections 15 and 16 of the Criminal Procedure Act. If imperfections are noted, immediate steps should be taken to ap ply for leave to amend the information. It is not correct practice to do nothing and then, if there is a problem either before or after Judgment, seek to invoke section 137 of the Criminal Procedure Act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [6]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 After considering the matter overnight, the info rmations were amended with leave from the Court on the basis that there could be no prejudice to the accused by the amendment and because the Court had a duty to ensure that the informations complied with section 15 of the Criminal Procedure Act.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The amended informations read as follows: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 [o]n 29 June 2008, did incite or counsel any person to commit the offence of wilful trespass when that offence is not in fact committed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 ELEMENTS OF THE CHARGES}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 For the Crown to succeed, it had to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendants did }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 incite or counsel any person to commit the offence of wilful trespass.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 In discussing the meaning of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 incite}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 in the comparable New Zealand provision contained in section 311 of the Crimes Act 1961 (NZ), }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Adams on Criminal Law (Student Edition 2009)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 states at paragraph CA\~311.04 that }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 to incite}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 means to induce, persuade, threaten, or pressure another person to commit an offence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 To counsel}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 has been interpreted as deliberate encouragement or active inducement or recommending: Adams supra at CA311.04.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The act of inciting or counselling may be directed at a particular person, a group of persons or the world at large: Adams supra at CA311.04.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The offence under section 334(2) of the Crimes Act 1969 (Cook Islands) is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 complete once the inciting or counseling is communicated to the other person [\'85].}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Any subsequent countermand or renunciation of advice or persuasion by the inciter will therefore not cancel the liability that he or she had already incurred}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 : Adams supra at 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{\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12602197 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Knowledge of the circumstances which would make the act of the person incited [or counselled] an offence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12602197 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 An intention that the person incited will act with the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 mens rea}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 required for the offence incited, though the inciter need not have that }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 mens rea}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 :}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Adams supra at CA311.05.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 THE CROWN EVIDENCE}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Crown called nine witnesses at the defended hearing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 By consent, the evidence of four of those witnesses was received through the presentation and reading out of their signed statements.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The first of these was Mr Tu Bishop, a security officer at the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Bishop stated that he saw the defendant Okotai in the crowd of protesters at the airport and heard him say, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 when we come back blood will be spilled and this house (terminal) will be on fire.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 M r Bishop also deposed that the defendant Okotai told people to drive a truck into the airport and that the defendant Okotai was the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 mastermind }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 of the protest.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The next witness whose evidence was read was Mr Davy Roa, also a security officer at the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 He heard the defendant Okotai say in Cook Islands Maori, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 this terminal will be burnt by fire}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 we will crash the fence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 blood will flow today}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The last statement was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 made in a loud voice, more like yelling}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The written statement of Mr Rupe Nelio also referred to various threatening statements made by the defendant Okotai and testified that he overheard the defendant Okotai say }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 you the landowners go on the airport}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The first of the witnesses who gave oral evidence was Mr Joe Raki, a security officer working at the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Raki\rquote s written statement, which was confirmed at the hearing, gave the following account of events:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 I saw and heard the defendant Pastor Charlie Okotai telling the people to drive the motor vehicles and they will go onto the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Do not be afraid come we will go onto the airport, you people are lucky I have changed my coat (referring to him having changed his way to becoming a pastor).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 At one point he came to the boundary and I told him that this is a restricted area.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 He replied no this is not a restricted area and then went back.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 He was walking to one side and to the other.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 It was obvious that he was the one encouraging and inciting the people to go onto the airport.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 He (Okotai) makes a move the people move too.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Raki believed that the defendant Okotai was encouraging and inciting the crowd: }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 when someone calls out to somebody to drive the vehicle onto the airport, he is encouraging that person or those people to do so.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Ngatokorua Rota heard the defendant Okotai say, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 come let\rquote s go on the airport don\rquote t be scared}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 come we go to the other side}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 and, }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 come on let\rquote s go on the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 He also deposed that he saw the defendant Okotai call out and wave his hand to the people to follow him to the seaward side of the airport and that the crowd followed the defendant Okotai wherever he went.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Sergeant Avele Naku testified that he heard the defendant Okotai say, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 come let \rquote s go onto the airport, come this is our land, we have a right to go onto the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17]\tab}}\pard \ql 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[18]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Inspector Arama Tera gave evidence that he heard the defendant Okotai encouraging people to go onto the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 He stated that the crowd would do anything their leaders said. However, Inspector Tera said under cross-examination the mood of the crowd was quite friendly.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 He heard the defendant Okotai say in Cook Islands Maori }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 akaruke kotou ia matou kia aere ki runga i te airport}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \endash meaning }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 you leave us to go on the airport}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [19]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Police Sergeant Tukua Putu testified that he heard the defendant Okotai say }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 come, let\rquote s go inside the airport and don\rquote t be afraid}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par 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{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [21]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Sergeant Putu testified that the defendant Ngatipa was heard to say }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 you are like Pharaoh and you are the Egyptians}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Putu saw both defendants leading people to the seaward side of the of the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ 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[22]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The defence called both defendants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Okotai admitted when giving e vidence that he told a group of protesters to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 [g]o onto the airport because that is your airport.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 He also admitted that, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 we had only one objective and that\rquote s to go on to the runway and stay there till the plane lands and then the plane won\rquote t land and goes back then we would have on [sic] home}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [23]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Defendant Ngatipa admitted telling the group of protesters to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 go forward the children of Israel, you are facing Pharaoh and his soldiers.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Under cross-examination Mr Ngatipa stated that: }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 the reason why w e went to the seaside [of the airport] is because I know there were no security and police officers on the seaside that is why I went to the seaside and we were being chased away from where we were.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Tarotaro Defence}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [24]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 A number of Crown witnesses were asked by the defence counsel, Mr George, about their understanding of the Maori custom }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 tarotaro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr George submitted that the custom involved making (harmless) threats to show anger or unhappiness with the recipient of the threats but with no intention of carrying them out.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [25]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Raki stated: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 [t]arotaro is when I say to you I will punch you in the mouth and I will punch you in the mouth}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [26]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Inspector Tera, on the other hand, considered that tarotaro just means }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 complaining, moaning, whining}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [27]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The defendant Okotai stated his understanding of the custom as follows:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12015349 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12015349\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12015349 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Tarotaro is when you complain about something you don\rquote t like. It\rquote s a way [of saying] you are not going to do anything or something. If my friend hurts me I will complain about my friend, I will say nasty things to show my anger but it \rquote s not because I am going to do it, or do what I said.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 SUBMISSIONS OF THE CROWN}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [28]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Crown submitted that the words used by the defendants amounted to inciting and counselling the group to commit the offence of wilful trespass and that the words used by the defendants we nt beyond the Maori custom of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 tarotaro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [29]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Crown further contended that both defendants knew that it was an offence for any person to enter the restricted areas of the airport, including the runway.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 This was made clear to the defendants by signs o n display and also by the police and airport security officers who advised them and the protesters to stay out of the restricted areas of the airport. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [30]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 It was alleged that both defendants intended the protesters to commit the offence of wilful trespa ss. The main objective of the group of protesters, including the defendants, was to get onto the runway in order to stop the plane.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [31]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Crown counsel said that the defendants, in leading the group of protesters away from the front of the terminal and tow ards the seaward side, clearly showed that their aim and intent was that the crowd should move onto the airport runway.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [32]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 It was also submitted that the statements attributed to both defendants, which were not denied, coupled with their conduct in lead ing the group of protesters to the seaward side of the airport was intended to incite or counsel any person or the group of protesters to commit the offence of wilful trespass by going through the restricted area and onto the airport runway.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [33]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Crown submitted that it had proved its case to the requisite standard of proof and that a guilty verdict should be entered against both defendants.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 SUBMISSIONS OF THE DEFENCE}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [34]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Defence counsel submitted that the protests were protected by Article 64(1) of the Cook Islands Constitution.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [35]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 It was also submitted that the Crown had failed to prove the necessary elements of the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 actus reus}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 of inciting, persuading, threatening or pressuring another person or group of persons to commit an offence, and the Crown had similarly failed to prove the }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 mens rea}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 of the offence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [36]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The defence also submitted that, while the making of statements to the crowd as alleged by the Crown was not disputed, the necessary element of criminal intent was absent because the statements were made pursuant to the custom of }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 tarotaro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 ; the statement made by the defendants were not intended to incite or counsel any person to commit the offence of wilful trespass but were made as part of the Maori custom of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 tarotaro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [37]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 It was submitted that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 tarotaro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 equates to the rantings and ravings of either a vanquished or defeated foe or of someone who accepts futility of attempting to do anything physical against the intended target and is reduced to using words instead of actions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [38]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Defence counsel further argued that there was no evidence of any protester listening to, hearing or acknowledging anything said by the defendants and that there was no planned group action.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [39]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 In any event, defence counsel submitted that the involvement of the defendant Ngatipa was less than that of defendant Okotai.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [40]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 In summary, defence counsel submitted that the Crown had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and that the charges should be dismissed.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ASSEMBLY}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [41]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Court is deeply conscious that the Cook Islands Constitution rec ognises the existence of the right to freedom of speech and expression (Article 64(1)(e)) and the right to freedom of peaceful assembly (Article 64(1)(f)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 However, it is to be remembered that Article 64(2) provides that: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 every person has duties to othe rs, and accordingly is subject in exercise of his rights and freedoms to such limitations as are imposed by any enactment or rule of law for the time being in force, for protecting the rights and freedom of others or in the interests of public safety [... ].}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [42]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Thus while the Court has an obligation to uphold the right of freedom of speech and expression and of peaceful assembly, in this particular case there were strong countervailing interests: namely, the interests of public safety and the safe conduc t of Air Rarotonga flying into the Aitutaki Airport that day.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The opponents of the Sunday flights, including the two defendants, had every right to assemble at the airport and to make a peaceful protest against the Sunday flights.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 However, those rights did not extend to going onto the airport and endangering the plane and its passengers by endeavouring to block the flight from landing.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [43]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 In this area the US Supreme Court has often drawn a distinction between advocating unlawful action, on the one hand, and advocating political or religious ideas on the other: see e.g. }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Yates v United States}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 (1957) 354 U.S. 298.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 That distinction is relevant to the present case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 If the defendants had confined their activities to giving a vigorous speech to the assembled cr owd opposing the introduction of commercial flights, that would have been a perfectly acceptable exercise of their rights to freedom of assembly and freedom of speech and expression.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 But it is quite clear on the evidence that the defendants, and particular ly the defendant Okotai, strayed well beyond that to the point where words were used which were intended to encourage the crowd to go onto the airport itself and obstruct the landing of the flight.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 It matters not that the attempt to incite the crowd to unlawfulness failed since s\~ 334(2) of the Crimes Act specifically provides that the offence of inciting or procuring is committed irrespective of whether the recipient of the incitement actually carries out the proposed unlawful activity.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 DECISION}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [44]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 From the evidence presented, the Court finds that both defendants were actively involved in the protest and did incite, counsel, and encourage protesters to go onto the restricted area of the airport. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [45]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Initially the defendants may have been under the impression that they had a right to go there as they considered the protesters to be the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 landowners}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 , as testified by Mr Nelio. It is, however, clear from the statements of the other witnesses, and in particular the testimony of Inspector Tera, that the defendants were warned not to enter the restricted area and that doing so would amount to trespass.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [46]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Court therefore finds that the first element of the charge is established: the defendants knew that if their incitement succeeded a trespass would be committed. }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [47]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Court now turns to the question of whether the defendants also had the required intention that the incited person(s) should commit the act which would have amounted to an offence.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 It is here that the defence claims the defendants only wanted to exercise }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 tarotaro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [48]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 In the testimony of the defendant Okotai he said that, according to his understanding of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 tarotaro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 , it only involves the saying of things to vent one\rquote s anger and that the person would not intend to follow through with those threats. Inspector Tera\rquote s understanding of tarotaro is similar; he described it as }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 complaining, moaning or whining.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Mr Raki, however, had a different understanding of the custom. In his view, one would follow through with the actions threatened in tarotaro. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [49]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The defendant Okotai did, however, admit in his evidence that his intention was to get the crowd to go onto the airport and to stop the aircraft from landing. If that had occurred, the p rotesters would have committed the offence of wilful trespass. The defendant Okotai admitted in cross-examination that he was aware that the protesters were following his instructions and he acknowledged that he wanted them to go onto the runway. He also admitted that the only reason they did not go was because of the tight security and the police officers present.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Court finds that he had the required intention to incite the protesters to commit the offence of wilful trespass.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [50]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The defendant Ngatipa admitted that he told the protesters }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 go forward the children of Israel, you are facing Pharaoh and his soldiers}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 , but denied that he encouraged the protesters to enter the airport. He did, however, lead protesters to the seaward side of the airport and admitted that he did this to avoid the tight security that was stopping the protesters on the other side of the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Court finds that his aim was to try to lead the crowd onto the airport \endash both defendants admitted that this was their intention.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 He knew that they could enter the airport from that side and would probably do so after he told them to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 go forward and not be scared}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [51]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Court finds that the defence of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 tarotaro}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 fails in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The Crown has proved beyond reasonable doubt that various words of incitement were conveyed to the crowd with the intention of leading the assembled crowd to trespass on the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [52]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The provocative nature of the words used in the tense circumstances which existed at the airport unmistakably conve yed that the crowd was being incited and encouraged to trespass on the airport.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Neither of the defendants was just }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 blowing off steam}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [53]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Both defendants are found guilty as charged in the amended informations.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid470278 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [54]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 I direct that a probation report be prepared and supplied to the Court and counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12602197\charrsid470278 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [55]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 The parties are to lodge written submissions as to penalty no later than 21 days after receipt of the probation report. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 David Williams CJ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13318363 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12602197 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2443262\charrsid470278 Date: 29 September 2009 \par }}