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SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Order 53 r.3}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 High Court Rules 1988}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .
\par 
\par The alleged decision that is impugned was made by the respondent on 18 March 2002 whereby he issued}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Authority to Proceed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  to extradite the applicant from Fiji to the United States of America.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Relief sought
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The applicant seeks the following relief:
\par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \fi11\li709\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin709\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 An Order of Certiorari}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
 to remove the decision made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs to issue an Authority To Proceed under section 7 of the Extradition Act, Cap.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 23 to continue with the Extradition Proceedings in the Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 001 of 2002 at the Magistrate}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 s Court in Suva so as to e
xtradite the Applicant from Fiji to the United States of America be quashed.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715\charrsid14110715 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Grounds for Review}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par 
\par There are three main grounds on which the applicant relies.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Firstly}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
, the respondent acted }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 ultra vires}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  the provisions of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 section 7(3)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Extradition Act, Cap.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 23}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  in:
\par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 failing to let the Applicant show cause why an Authority To Proceed should not have been issued.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 failing to give an opportunity to the Applicant to show that an order for extradition of herself }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
could not lawfully be made, or would not in fact be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}
}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715\charrsid14110715 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 second ground}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  is that the Respondent was in breach of the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 rules of natural justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  by:
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-1440\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 failing to give an opportunity to the Applicant to show the nature of the legal advice she received in the
 criminal proceedings that she went through and the same would show that the said proceeding was unfair.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
failing to give an opportunity to the Applicant to give him evidence that the nature of legal advice given to her in the cell at Placer County Gaol, C
alifornia would constitute restriction in section 6(1) (c) of the Extradition Act, Cap. 23 in that her trial would be prejudicial.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 failing to hear the Application as she would tell the Respondent that she denied writing any cheques but was advised by the 
assigned Public Defender to plea }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 No Contest}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 . 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iv)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 failing to hear the Applicant who would inform him that the Applicant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
s family had offered to repay the sum but the granddaughter of the victim refused.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (v)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 failing to hear the Applicant who would show that despi
te denying writing any cheques she was nevertheless advised by her assigned Public Defender to plead No Contest to Counts Nineteen (19) to Count Twenty Two (22).
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (vi)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 failing to give an opportunity to the Applicant to show that her legal adviser visited her at
 the cell and spent only 2 to 3 minutes and then advised her to plead No Contest to all the charges.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (vii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 failing to hear the Applicant who would show that she pleaded No Contest on the promise that she would be deported to Fiji.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (viii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 failing to give an opportunit
y to the Applicant to show that she is now pregnant and the difficulty that she will face in an American jail.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 third ground}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  is that the respondent was unreasonable in:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 misdirecting himself in coming to the decision that the eighteen (18) counts of Th
eft by Caretaker from Elderly Adult, Contrary to section 368(e) of the Penal Code, do not fall within the description of extraditable offences set out in the schedule of the Extradition Act, Cap.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 23 and referred to in Section 5 thereof.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Principles governing leave}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par 
\par Under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Or.53 r.3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The High Court Rules 1988}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  it is stated that no application for judicial review shall be made unless }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 leave}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  of the court has }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 first}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  been obtained.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 As the Fiji Court of Appeal said:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The rule does not lay down any criteria upon which the Court must proceed, so on the face of the rule the discretion of the court is unfettered.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 That does not mean of course, that the Court}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 s discretion is wholly subjective.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Surely it must act in accordance with judicial principles and is subject on appeal to review if it fails to observe them}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 (Harikisun Limited v Dip Singh & Ors. & Director of Town and Country Planning and Suva City Council}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 , }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Civ. Appeal No. ABU0019 of 1995s)}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715\charrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 It is only on the hearing of the substantive application for review that Court can grant the relief sought.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 At the leave stage, as far as substantive merits are concerned, the court only indulges in a brief preliminary examination.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The test is whether}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 there is an arguable case.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The need for leave has been well stated by}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Lord Diplock }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
IRC v National Federation of Self Employed and Small Businesses }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 [1982] AC 617 in the following terms:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The need for leave to start proceedings for remedies in public law is not new.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 It applied previously to applications for prerogative orders, though not to civil actions for injunctions or declarations.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
Its purpose is to prevent the time of the Court being wasted by busybodies with misguided or trivial complaints of administrative error, and to remove the uncertainty in which public officers and auth
orities could be left as to whether they could safely proceed with administrative action while proceedings for judicial review of it were actually pending even though misconceived.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 ([1982] AC 642H to 643A).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par and
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The whole purpose of requiring that leave
 should first be obtained to make the application for judicial review would be defeated if the Court were to go into the matter in any depth at that stage.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 If on a quick perusal of the material then available, the Court thinks that it discloses what might 
turn out to be an arguable case in favour of granting the relief claimed, it ought, in the exercise of a judicial discretion, to give him leave to apply for that relief}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Consideration of the issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par 
\par The issue before me in this case is identical to the one which was for my determination in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 State v Minister for Foreign Affairs, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Ex parte }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Reginald Allen Lyndon}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
 in Judicial Review No. 43/2000. }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
 at the leave stage is whether in law and on the facts on affidavit evidence and applying the principles pertaining to leave, leave for judicial review against the Minister}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 s decision should be granted or not.
\par 
\par This case involves the application of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Extradition Act Cap.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
23 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Laws of Fiji }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
(hereafter referred to as the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Act}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 ).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The applicant here is being dealt with pursuant to an Order of the Minister after he had issued }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Authority to Proceed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The applicant is being dealt with under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 section 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
 of Act which provides:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 7.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act relating to provisional warrants, a person shall
 not be dealt with thereunder except in pursuance of an order of the Minister (in this Act referred to as an authority to proceed) issued in pursuance of a request made to him by or on behalf of the treaty State or the designated Commonwealth country in w
hich the person to be extradited is accused or was convicted.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-11\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
(2) There shall be furnished with any request made for the purposes of this section on behalf of any treaty State or designated Commonwealth country }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 -}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 in the case of a person accused of an offence, a warrant for this arrest issued in that State or country;
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14110715 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
in the case of a person unlawfully at large after conviction of an offence, a certificate of the conviction and sentence in that State or country, and a statement of the amount if any of that sentence which has been served.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
together, in each case, with particulars of the person whose extradition is requested and of the facts upon which and the law under which he is accused or was convicted, and evidence sufficient to satisfy the issue of a wa
rrant for his arrest under section 8.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
(3) On receipt of such a request the Minister may issue an authority to proceed unless it appears to him that an order for extradition of the person concerned could not lawfully be made, or would not in fact be made, 
in accordance with the provisions of this Act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 What is actually being achieved by }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}
{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 extradition}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 , according to the definition of the word, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 is the delivery on the part of one state to another of those of whom it is desired to deal with for crimes of which 
they have been accused or convicted and are justiciable in the courts of the other state}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
Halsbury 3}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 rd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  Ed.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Vol.16 para 1149).
\par 
\par The grounds on which the applicant relies are fully set out hereabove.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Bearing in mind the principles governing the grant of le
ave I find that on a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 quick}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 perusal of the material}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  available to me the application is not only }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 premature and}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 misconceived}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  but it is also }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 frivolous}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 There is no arguable case in favour of granting leave for judicial review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Hence for the reasons which follow leave will have to be refused.
\par 
\par The Minister is the proper person to issue Authority to Proceed; and as Mr. Banuve says, the general categories of offences committed by the applicant clearly come within general offences extraditable under the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Extradition Treaty}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  between the USA and UK of 1935 as applied specifically to Fiji in 1974 or are covered by }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 s5(1)(c)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Extradition Act}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
The issue of whether or not the offences are extraditable is a matter that clearly can be raised further by the applicant at the committal proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  whether to extradite or not would only be made after the committal hearing is over.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The respondent acted }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 intra vires}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
 vested in him in the said }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 section 7 of the Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 There was no }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 procedural impropriety}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  in the decision he came to in issuing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Authority to Proceed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  and this means that there was no failure to observe the rules of natural justice or failure to act with procedural fairness.
\par 
\par On the alleged }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 denial of natural justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 , namely, the right to be heard, the Court of Appeal in the case of the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Government of Hong Kong v Tam Suk Chong Tammie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
 (Civil Appeal No. 42 of 1992) clarified the position in relation to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 section 7(3)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  of the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  when it stated:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 But, if the decision is to i
ssue the authority, the person will not be committed to await extradition unless the Magistrate is satisfied that the offence charged is an extradition offence and the evidence is sufficient to warrant his or her trial for it.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 He or she may then apply to t
he High Court pursuant to s10(3) and if successful in that, will still not be extradited if it appears to the Minister that extradition would be unjust or oppressive.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 We have come to the conclusion that in those circumstances, }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 natural justice does not requ
ire that generally the Minister, before issuing an authority to proceed under section s7(3), should give the person concerned a chance to be heard}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
(emphasis mine)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 At this stage in the application of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 s7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
 by the respondent, no arguable case arises nor is there the need for the respondent Minister to go into the merits of the case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
There was no need for the Minister to do all or any of those things which the learned counsel for the applicant Mr. Tuberi suggests in his grounds for leave to review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 In other words the Act provides the procedure to be adopted in extradition cases as far as the duties of the Minister are concerned.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 There is no need for the applicant to be given the opportunity to be heard in person or otherwise at this stage.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 She will have the opportunity later when she appears before the Magistrate to show cause.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The applicant will also have the opportunity to come to Court if she has a grievance once the committal proceedings are over and the Minister has exercised his powers under }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 section 10(3)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Act }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
which enunciates three circumstances where the Court may find that an extradition would be unjust or oppressive, namely (a) the nature of the offence is trivial; (b) the delay involved in either prosecuting her or since she has}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 been unlawfully at large; and (c) accusations against h}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 er are not made in good faith.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par 
\par In considering the matter of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
natural justice}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
 arising out of the provision of s7(3) of the Act I am influenced greatly by the judgment of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Viscount Dilhorne }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Pearlberg and Varty (Inspector of Taxes)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  (1972) 1 WLR 534 at 545 H.L) where}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 by analogy on a somewhat similar section being section 6 of the Income Tax Management Act 1964, }{
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the function of the Commission in deciding whether or not to grant leave was an administrative one; and that natural justice did not require that the taxpayer should have right to be heard}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 (emphasis mine)
\par 
\par In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Pearlberg }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 (supra) at 545 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Lord Viscount }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 said:
\par 
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Even if I were of the opinion that it was a judicial or quasi}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 -}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 judicial function, I am far from satisfied that the requirements of natural justice necessitate the supplementing of the statutory provisions.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 In this connection counsel for the appellant relied very strongly on certain observations in Wiseman v Borneman [1971] A.C. 297}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 It is pertinent to note what }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Lord Reid}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Wiseman}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  (supra) at p308 said:
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Natural justice requires that the procedure before any tribunal which is acting judicially shall be fair in all the circumstances, ...}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 For a long time the courts have, without objection from Parliament, suppl
emented procedure laid down in legislation where they have found that to be necessary for this purpose.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
But before this unusual kind of power is exercised it must be clear that the statutory procedure is insufficient to achieve justice and that to require additional steps would not frustrate the apparent purpose of the legislation}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Lord Reid}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  at p308 went on to say:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par 
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 It is, I think, not entirely irrelevant to have in mind that it is very unusual for there to be a judicial determination of the question whether there is a prima facie case.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
Every public officer who has to decide whether to prosecute or raise proceedings ought first to decide whether there is a prima facie case, but no one supposes that justice requires that he }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 should first seek the comments of the accused}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  or the defendant on the material before him.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 So there is nothing inherently unjust in reaching such a decision in the absence of the other party}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 (emphasis mine)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Since Mr. Tuberi kept on emphasizing the need to accord }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 natural justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  even before the Minister issued Authority to Proceed,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
I consider that further authorities ought to be cited on when the principles of natural justice apply.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
In this regard the following passage from }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Professor Wade}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 book }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
Administration }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Law,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Fifth Edition at 472 is apt:
\par 
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 On the other hand, it must be emphasised that }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 it is not possible to lay down rigid rules as to when the principles of natural justice are to apply: nor as to their scope and extent.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Everything depends on the subject}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 -}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 matter.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The application of 
natural justice, resting as it does upon statutory implication, must always be in conformity with the scheme of the Act and with the subject}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 -}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 matter of the case.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
In the application of the concept of fair play there must be real flexibility}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Further light has been thrown on the subject of the procedure which would satisfy the public law requirement of procedural propriety by }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Lord Diplock}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  as follows:
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 But in any event what procedure will satisfy the public law requirement of procedural propriety depends on the subject matter of the decision, the executive functions of the decision}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 -}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
maker (if the decision is not that of an administrative tribunal) and the particular circumstances in which the decision came to be made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par I have said enough on this aspect to show that there was no need for the Minister to hear the applicant in person before issuing Authority to Proceed under section 7(3) of the Act.
\par 
\par In the circumstances of this case, in view of the procedure laid down for extradition challenges by way of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 judicial review proceedings }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 before}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  the committal stage of the extradition process ...}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
are rare in practice, and are discouraged by the courts which will allow them only in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 clearest of cases}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  although }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 it is possible to bring habeas corpus or judicial review proceedings before the committal stage}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 (Emphasis added) (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Jones on Extradition}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 , 1995 Chapter 10 p229).
\par 
\par In the context of this case, which is an extradition case, the application is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 premature}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  and the following extract from 
}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Jones }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 (supra at p229) is pertinent and worthy of note:
\par 
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 Government of the United States of America v Bowe, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
[1990] 1 A.C. 500 at 526 the Privy Council, in an appeal from the Court of Appeal of Bahamas, gave the following guidance as to applications for judicial review,}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  obiter, }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 after full argument:}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Their Lordships here take the opportunity of saying that, generally speaking, the entire case, including all the evidence the parties wish to adduce, should be presented to the magistrate 
}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 before}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  either side applies for a prerogative remedy.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Only when it is clear that the extradition proceedings must fail (as where the Order to Proceed is issued by the wrong person) should this practice be varied.}{
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\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715\charrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 The two cases in which the Courts preferred that the examination of the issues proceed before the Magistrate at the committal are }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 R v Brixton Prison Governor, ex parte Kahan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  [1989] 1 Q.B. 716 and }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 R v Brixton Prison Governor,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  ex p. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Schtraks}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 [1967] Ac 556, 585.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par 
\par I therefore reject the allegation of denial of natural justice outright.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 And as I said earlie
r this application for judicial review is premature (vide my judgment in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 State v Secretary PSC, ex parte Sila Kotobalavu}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 , J.R. 31 of 2001).
\par 
\par For these reasons the application for leave to apply for judicial review is refused and dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 Judge}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14110715 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715\charrsid14110715 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12475585\charrsid14110715 At Suva
\par 9 August 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14110715\charrsid14110715 
\par }}