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{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 NAVUANIANI KOROI on the 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 th}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 day of January, 2002 at Suva in Central Division, had unlawful carnal knowledge of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 [the complainant]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 , without her consent. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 FOURTH COUNT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 RAPE}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 : Contrary to sections 149 and 150 of the Penal Code, Cap. 17. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Particulars of Offence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 NAVUANIANI KOROI on the 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 th}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 day of January 2002 at Suva in Central Division, had unlawful carnal knowledge of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 [the complainant]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 , without her consent. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 FIFTH COUNT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 RAPE}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 : Contrary to sections 149 and 150 of the Penal Code, Cap. 17. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Particulars of Offence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 NAVUANIANI KOROI on the 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 st}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 day of February, 2002 at Suva in Central Division, had unlawful carnal knowledge of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 [the complainant]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 , without her consent. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par The facts were outlined by the prosecution and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 the Respondent admitted them. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 State counsel tendered the antecedent report an}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 d list of previous convictions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The previous convictions which dated 1981 were for the offences of Obstructing Police Officer In Due Execution Of His Duty, and D}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 runk and Disorderly Behaviour. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The Respondent mitigated. \par \par The State then made an application under section 222(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, that the learned Magistrate commit the matter to t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 he High Court for sentencing. }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The learned Magistrate refused the application and sentenced the Respondent to four years imprisonment on Count 1, and five years imprisonment on}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 each of the remaining counts. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The sentences on Count 1 and 2 were to be served consecutively, the remaining counts were to be served c}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 oncurrent to the other counts. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 In total, the Respondent was to serve 9 years imprisonment. \par \par The Director of Public Prosecutions now appeals against sentence on the following grounds: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 (a)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 That the learned Magistrate erred in law when he refused to remit the matter to the High Court for sentencing in accordance with the provisions of section 222(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 21 and proceeded to sentence the Respondent. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 (b)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 That the learned Magistrate erred in law and in fact when he rejected the antecedent record of the Respondent and found that he was a person of prior good character. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 (c)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12005663\charrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 That the sentence was wrong in law and manifestly lenient having regard to the aggravated features and circumstances of the case. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Grounds (a) and (b)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 : \par \par Because these grounds are closely connect}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 ed, I deal with them together. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The facts of this case, were that the Respondent who is 44 years old and a soldier is married to Sera Ko}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 roi. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 They have five childre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 n, four sons and one daughter. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 In 1999 the Respondent\rquote s daughter was 13 years}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 old and a student in Class 7. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Between the 15}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 th}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 and 31}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 st}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 of December, she was playing with her friends outside their home when the Respondent asked her if she wanted to be caned or punished.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 He then told}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 her to go and lie on the bed. He proceeded to rape her. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 He then had sexual intercourse with her without her consent three or four tim}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 es a week until February 2002. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 On the 2}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 nd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 of February 2002, the Respondent\rquote s wife, suspecting that her daughter was p}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 regnant, asked her if she was. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Her daughter said that she was, and that the person with whom she had had sexu}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 al intercourse was her father. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Her mother, on the recommendation of the Church Minister, refe}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 rred the matter to the police. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 S}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 he was then 7 months pregnant. }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 A medical report, tendered in court by the prosecution states that the complainant said that her father had raped her, and threatened to kill he}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 r if she told anyone about it. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The report confirmed the pregnancy and the finding that the complainant\rquote s hymen was not intact, and that th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 e posterior vagina was smooth. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 She was referred to a psychiatrist and to the Women\rquote s Crisis Centre for }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 counsel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 l}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 ing}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 . \par \par The antecedent history states that the Respondent is originally from Nayavu Village, Wainibuka and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 has been married for 20 years. }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 He is a Lance Corporal i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 n the army. He attended school }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 until Form 3, and was employed as a labourer at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 Casco Steel from 1974 to 1977. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 He then joined the Special Constabulary in 1999, and joine}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 d the Military Forces in 1981. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Apart from the two previous convictions in 1981, he is a first offender. \par \par In mitigation the Respondent said that he had pleaded guilty, that he had sought forgiveness from his wife and children, that his eldest son was studying towards a Masters Degree, his second child attended secondary school and his two younger children}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 were still in primary school. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 He said he was the sole breadwinner in the family. \par \par The learned Magistrate then refused the State\rquote s application to commit to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 the High Court for sentencing. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 He relied on the Fiji Court of Appeal decision in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Timoci Momotu -v- The State}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Crim. App. AAU}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 18}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 .19}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 94 saying: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \'93}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 6}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 . The antecedent of the accused, supplied to the Court by the prosecution, does not entitle me, to refer this matter to the High Court for sentencing. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 . The antecedent of the accused appears to show, that he is a 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 st}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 offender, as far as, sexual offences are concerned. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 8}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 . If the prosecution had wanted a penalty more than that allowed by the Magistrates\rquote Court, they should have used their powers under s.220 of the CPC at the outset. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 . It is not safe, given the legal difficulties presented by }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Timoci Momotu}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 to rely on s.222(1) of the CPC when the antecedent of the accused, does not satisfy the test laid out in that case.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par The State\rquote s submission, in respect of this decision, can be summarised thus.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The learned Magistrate erred in failing to consider the facts of the case pertinent to character, other than the previous convictions, such as the relationship between the Respondent and the complainant, and the repeated sexual acts committed on her over a period of four years, which were not the subject of the charges.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 He further erred in failing to follow the sentencing guidelines of the Court of Appeal in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Mohammed Kasim -v- The State}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Crim. App. No. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 AAU00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 21 of 1992 and of the High Court in }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Sisa Kanaveilomani}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Crim. App. No. HAA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 0}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 015 of 2001S. These guidelines would have made clear to the learned Magistrate that he could not pass a sentence for a term less than five years imprisonment on each count. \par \par Counsel for the Respondent submits that the Respondent was of good character, and that the learned Magistrate could not have committed to the High Court for sentence because he had already taken into account the relationship be tween the Respondent and the complainant in consideri}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 ng seriousness of the offence. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 She further submits that the sentence of 9 years imprisonment was correct in principle, and in line with other cases such as }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Umesh Kumar -v- The State}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 Crim. App. No. AAU}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 0009}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 .19}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 97S and } {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Waisake Navunigasau -v- The State}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 Crim. App. No. AAU0012.19}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 96S. \par \par The scope of s.222 of the Criminal Procedure Code has been rul}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 ed upon by the Court of Appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 In }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Timoci Momotu -v- The State}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 (supra), the magistrate referred the sentencing of an accused who had pleaded guilty to rape, to the High Court on the basis of the gravity of the offence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The sentence in the High Court was quashed by the Court of Appeal, which held that the discretion to commit must be made on the basis of the accused\rquote s character and antecedents.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 At page 14 of the judgment the Court (per Thompson J.A. and Quilliam J.A.) said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \'93 It is inevitable that in any rape case the details of the offence will tell the Court something of the character of the accused.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 If that were all that was necessary to justify committal then there would be no need for the words under consideration in s.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 222} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 (1) to have been included.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 We are, however, obliged to give those words some meaning.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 We can only conclude that they mean information of something additional to the physical details of the offence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 A very clear example of this was to be found in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 R -v- King\rquote s Lynn Justices}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \~ (supra) where it appeared that two of the accused, although not previously convicted, had been stealing from their employer for years.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par In }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 R -v- King\rquote s Lynn Justices, ex parte Carter and Others}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 (1968) 3 ALL ER 358, Lord Parker C..J. held that \'93 character and antecedents\'94 included matters revealed at the hearing, such as a breach of trust by the accused, or evidence of a long pattern of conduct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 At page 862, he said, in a passage cited and approved by the majority decision in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Timoci Momotu}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 (supra): \par \par \'93As I see it, speaking for myself, the expression \'93character and antecedents\'94 being as wide as it possibly can be, justices are entitled t o take into consideration in deciding whether or not to commit, not merely previous convictions, not merely offences which they are asked to take into consideration, but matters revealed in the course of the case }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 connected with the offence charged which reflects in any way on the accused\rquote s character}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \'94 (my emphasis). \par \par Referring to a judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeal in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 R -v- Vallett}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 (1951) 1 ALL ER 231 (per Goddard C.J.) Lord Parker went on to say that the power to commit was not limited to case where there were previous convictions or offences to be taken into consideration for sentencing:- \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \'93 Indeed his judgment is on the basis that the justices were entitled to commit once it had been shown that she had been a shameless thief, and also that she had committed those thefts while in a position of trust.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par It was on the basis of these decisions, that I found in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Sisa Kanaveilomani -v- State}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 Crim. App. No. HAA0}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 015 of 2001S that a relationship of trust with the victim may be a relevant factor in considering committal under section 222 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 f the Criminal Procedure Code. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 In }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 R -v- Lynn Justices, ex parte Brown}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 (1973) 1 ALL ER 716, offences committed by a police officer of stealing from persons he had been employed to protect, were held to be sufficient grounds for committing for sentence.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The police officer had no previous convictions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 However, in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 R -v- Tower Bridge Magistrate ex parte Osman}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 (1971) 2 ALL ER 1018, evidence of stealing from his employer, which was already alleged in the charge, was held not to be additional evidence of character because it was already reflected in the charge. \par \par Turning therefore to the case before me, the learned Magistrate held that the Respondent was of good character and that committal was not justified.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 I do not consider that he erred in ignoring the two previous convictions of the Respondent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 They are more than 20 years old and were rightly disregarded.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 However I consider that he did err in disregarding the fact that the Respondent had raped his daughter (which was not alleged in the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid199943\charrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 charge) and that the Respondent had committed other offences of rape against his daughter which were not specified in the charges.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 According to the authorities I have cited, these factors were additional to the facts disclosing the offences charged and were both relevant to the discretion to commit. \par \par Given the starting point for rape, which is 7 years imprisonment, the gravity of the offence, including the resulting pregnancy of the complainant would have justified a significant increase.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278159 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Any reduction for the guilty plea could not have brought the sentence within the jurisdiction (on one cou}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124668\charrsid278159 nt) of the Magistrates \rquote Court. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Further the relationship between the Respondent and the complainant and the on-going nature of the offending in relation to incidents not alleged in the charges, should have led to committal. \par \par I find therefore that the learned Magistrate erred in failing to take into account factors relating to character and antecedents, and in refusing the State\rquote s application to commit to the High Court for sentence. \par \par His decision is quashed and substituted with an order to commit to the High Court under section 222(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Ground (c)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par \par It follows that the sentence passed was a nullity. It is therefore not necessary to consider the appeal against leniency of senten}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124668\charrsid278159 ce. }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Sentence will be considered afresh at a date to be fixed after consultation with counsel. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Summary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par \par This appeal against the Magistrate\rquote s refusal to order committal to the High}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124668\charrsid278159 Court for sentence, succeeds. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The sentenc e is quashed and a date will be fixed f}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124668\charrsid278159 or sentence by the High Court. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 The Respondent is to be remanded in custody until sentence is passed. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 Nazhat Shameem \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 JUDGE}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid278159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 \par At Suva \par 12}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341277\charrsid278159 August 2002 \par }}