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\f29\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
\par AT SUVA
\par CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 MISC. APPLICATION NO. 8 OF 1997
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\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 ROMANU NACEVA
\par TUETA NIKUVEIWAQA
\par URAIA JEKE
\par ILIASERI SAQASAQA
\par ILISE LEWENI
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 Applicants
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 THE STATE
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 Respondent
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\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306 Counsel}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 :}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 Mr. J.K. Maharaj for 4th Applicant
\par First, Second, Third and Fifth Applicants in person
\par Ms. R. Olutimayin for Respondent
\par 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306 Hearing}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 :}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 1st August 1997
\par 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306 Decision}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 :}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 1st August 1997
\par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 ORAL DECISION OF}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 PAIN J. ON APPLICATION
\par FOR VARIATION OF TERMS OR BAIL
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 All 5 Accused were jointly charged with murder.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 On 29th April 1997 they were granted bail by this Court.
\par 
\par Condition 4 of the bail order provided that the accused }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470306 "}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 were not to visit or go to Qauia village at any time}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470306 "}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 .}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 That is the village where the deceased lived and where he was killed.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 The reasons for the condition are obvious.
\par 
\par All Accused have now applied to have this condition of bail deleted.
\par 
\par The prosecution obtained a report from the Police which indicated that all Accused had actually been living in Qauia since the day they were granted bail.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 The Accused all denied this in Court.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
Their application was therefore adjourned until today for evidence to be called.
\par 
\par Evidence has been heard.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 It is now a
cknowledged by all Accused that they have each to a greater or lesser degree been living or visiting Qauia village.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 They have each breached Condition 4 of their bail.
\par 
\par They have also breached Condition 3 which prescribed that they were each to live at either Suvavou Village or Vunisoco Island as nominated by them.
\par 
\par The Accused were aware of the terms of their bail.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 All 5 have breached 2 conditions.
\par 
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\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 He says that he sleeps there and goes into town each day.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 Significantly he was at the village when the Prosecution Investigation Officer called the village.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
He says that he was not able to go to Vunisoco Island because the house was damaged and the people are living in Suva.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 There is no evidence that he has made any effort to find other accommodation.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 ACCUSED 2 - TUETA NUKUVEIWAQA has been living in Qauia Village since 3 days after bail granted.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
He said that he could not live at Suvavou village because his uncle could not let him live in the house as the house was not owned by his uncle.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 Again there is no evidence that has tried to find any other accommodation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 ACCUSED 3 - URAIA JEKE has, on his 
evidence, been living in Qauia Village for only the past couple of weeks because he is attending the Fiji Institute Technology.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 He said that prior to that he had been living in a house at Tacirua.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 He was not able to live in the house at Suvavou.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 This Accused did make the effort to find other accommodation.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 On the evidence that accommodation would still be available for him.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 It may be more convenient for him to attend F.I.T. from Qauia village but I do not think it would be beyond his capabilities to attend from Tacirua.
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ACCUSED 4 - ILASERI SAQASAQA said in evidence that he only visits Qauia Village to give fish to his mother.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
He does that once a week.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 He lives in his uncle's house at Vatuwaqa.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
He also said that he could not live on Vunisoco Island because his mother is facing difficulties and he is working on a Korean fishing vessel.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 To his credit he has found other accommodation.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 He could make alternative arrangements for delivery of fish to his mother and to see his mother and family.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 ACCUSED 5 - ILISE LEWINI has been living in Qauia Village since he was released on bail.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
He said that he couldn't go to Vunisoco Island because of bad weather and he then found out that the house had been damaged in a hurricane.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 He gave no evidence that he has made any effort to find alternative accommodation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par All Accused have taken it upon themselves to do what suits them and not what the Court has ordered.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
They seem to have no appreciation of the basic premise underlying the matters now before the Court.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
A villager of Qauia Village was killed at the village.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 The 5 Accused have been jointly charged with murdering him.

\par 
\par They were previously remanded in custody awaiting a hearing of the case.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 There are no exception
al circumstances relating to the Accused or the facts of the case that would justify the grant of bail.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
However, bail was granted on 29th April 1997 because of the constitutional requirement for bail to be granted if the trial is not heard within a reasonable time.
\par 
\par However, such bail must be on terms that are appropriate having regard to the nature of the offence and the need to secure a proper and fair trial for both the Accused and the State.
\par 
\par Furthermore, the situation and concerns of the widow and family must be given due consideration.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
They are as much victims as the deceased.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 Too often their situation is ignored.
\par 
\par There are several matters that need to be mentioned.
\par 
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that he would not be residing at Qauia Village and gave an alternative address.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 2.\tab 
The conditions of bail provided that the Accused would reside at the places nominated, namely, three at Vunisoco Island and two at Suvavou Village, and that the Accused would not visit or go to Qauia Village at any time.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 3.\tab These terms were ignored from the very day that the Accused were granted bail.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 They have all been living at or visiting Qauia Village.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 4.\tab All Accused have deliberately lied about this to the Court in t
he documents that have been filed and in what they have earlier stated in Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 5.\tab 
The presence of the Accused in the village has caused apprehension and fear for the deceased's widow.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
It is apparent that some tension remains.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 That is understandable and some account must be taken of it.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 6.\tab 
If the Accused reside in such close proximity to the witnesses there is a danger that influence could be brought to bear on those witnesses.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 7.\tab The Accused have clearly shown that they cannot be trusted.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 They have been dishonest in this matter and}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 have flouted orders made by this Court.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
I am told that they lied because of a fear of being returned to prison.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
However, the fact remains that most of them ignored the order from the time it was made.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 8.\tab There is no ground for varying the order made that they keep away from Qauia Village.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 It is a customary condition of bail in these cases and one that I consider should be applied.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 There are sound reasons for it.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 I realize that this causes some separation from their families.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 That is not unusual when Accused face charges such as murder.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 Everyone survived while the Accused were remanded in prison.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 They now have their liberty to maintain contact with their families.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 It just cannot be at Qauia Village.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
This is an inconvenience for them but not a hardship in the circumstances.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par In all these circumstances it would be quite wrong to grant their application and allow them to reside in Qauia Village.
\par 
\par I remind all parties that the Terms of bail contain a condition that the Director Public Prosecutions or any Accused can apply for cancellation of bail or variation of any terms.
\par 
\par So far as the Accused are concerned, in view of the evidence they have given, I would be prepared to amend Condition 3 by substituting another place of residence for each Accused when details are supplied.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 This can be done informally by letter.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 Any Accused can attend the Criminal Office of this Court to obtain assistance in making the application and I will deal with it promptly.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 If possible I will deal with it when the Accused attends at the Court and {\*\bkmkstart QuickMark}
{\*\bkmkend QuickMark}arrangements are made for a representative from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to attend.
\par 
\par The present application is refused.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15035604\charrsid15470306  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 The prohibition ag
ainst the Accused living at or visiting Qauia Village remains.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15470306 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 Justice D.B. Pain}{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14699274\charrsid15470306 
\par }}