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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 And:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 THE STATE
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Respondent
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par Hearing:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 4th October 2002
\par Judgment:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 25th October 2002
\par 
\par Counsel:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Ms J. Nair for Appellants
\par Mr D. Prasad for State
\par 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par The Appellants, who were the second and third accused at the trial respectively, have appealed against their convictions and sentences in the Magistrate\rquote s Court, in respect of the following charges:
\par 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Statement of Offence
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 UNLAWFUL USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Contrary to Section 292 of Penal Code, Act 17.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Particulars of Offence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
ISIRELI LAVETI, ASESELA TAWAKE, PENI MATAIRAVULA, TEVITA POESE and TUPOU VUETAKI on the 18th day of December, 2000 at Samabula in the Central Division, unlawfully and without
 colour of right but not so as to be guilty of stealing took to their own use a private motor vehicle registration number CQ169 the property of THOMAS GALLOP.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 SECOND COUNT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Statement of Offence
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Contrary to Section 293(1)(a) of the Penal Code, Act 17.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Particulars of Offence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6097386 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
ISIRELI LAVETI, ASESELA TAWAKE, PENI MATAIRAVULA, TEVITA POESE and TUPOU VUETAKI on the 18th day of December, 2000 at Samabula in the Central Division, being armed with firearms robbed $69,344.56 cash, sixteen m
oney bags valued $248.96, fourteen padlocks valued $308.00, three money boxes valued $195.00, one Morris Hedstrom price code book valued $0.50 and four exercise books valued $2.00, all to the total value of $70,099.02, the property of Morris Hedstrom Supe
rfresh Supermarket.
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\par Each Appellant elected Magistrate\rquote s Court trial on 12th November 2001, and pleaded not guilty.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The hearing commenced on 14th January 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Only the first accused (who is not an Appellant) was represented by counsel.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The prosecution called 23 witnesses.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 At the close of the prosecution case, the Appellants chose to remain silent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The 1st Appellant called 2 witnesses and the 2nd Appellant called 1 witness.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 On 5th February 2002 the learned Magistrate convicted the Appellants on Counts 1 and 2 and sentenced them to 5 years and 6 months imprisonment each.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The 1st and 4th Accused were acquitted on both counts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The 5th Accused was found not guilty on Count 1 but guilty of the lesser offence of Receiving Stolen Property.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He was sentenced on 18th March 2002.
\par 
\par The 2nd and 3rd Accused now appeal against their convictions and sentences upon the following grounds:
\par 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13573455 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The trial Magistrate erred in failing to accept or consider the medical report of the Appellant which would have shown that his confession was obtained under duress;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13573455 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13573455 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The trial Magistrate erred in failing to properly consider how the confession was obtained;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13573455 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13573455 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The trial Magistrate erred in admitting the confession.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The 2nd Appellant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx1080\wrapdefault\faauto\ls4\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13573455 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The trial Magistrate erred in rejecting the first interview statement, and accepting the second interview statement which was obtained by duress;
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx1080\wrapdefault\faauto\ls4\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13573455 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The trial Magistr
ate erred in failing to properly consider the medical report which the prosecution failed to tender;
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx1080\wrapdefault\faauto\ls4\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13573455 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The trial Magistrate erred in relying on the contents of the confession.
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13573455 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The facts}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par The evidence led at the trial was that on the 18th of December 200
0, a group of five men unlawfully used a Pajero which they drove from Raiwaqa to the Superfresh Supermarket in Tamavua and violently robbed the Supermarket of $69,344.56 cash and other items using a rifle and a long screwdriver.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The evidence was that the m
en were masked although the 6th prosecution witness, Apakuki Najoritani, an Army Officer, said that he could identify the 4th accused despite the presence of the mask because they were cousins.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 No one identified the Appellants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Two sugar sacks containing p
art of the stolen items were found in the ceiling of the 1st Accused\rquote s flat, by the police.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The 1st Accused\rquote 
s defence was that his flat was frequented by many people, any of whom could have hidden the sacks in his house.
\par 
\par The interview statements of each accused were tendered.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The 1st Appellant, made a complete confession to the crimes, saying that he was the driver, that he had driven the robbers to the Superfresh Supermarket, had waited outside, and then driven them away.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He said he had been given more than $6000 of the stolen money.
\par 
\par The 2nd Appellant denied all the allegations in his first interview statement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
In a subsequent statement he admitted travelling in the Pajero, being armed with the screwdriver and taking part in the robbery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Both Appellants produced alibi witnesses in their defence saying that the Appellants had been in Rewa and Kia Street, Raiwai respectively at the time of the robbery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Both confessions were admitted, and the Appellants convicted.
\par 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par Both appeals focus on the same issue, that of the admission of the confessions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
There is no doubt at all that there was no other evidence against the Appellants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
In respect of the 1st Appellant, the evidence was that he was interviewed by PC 1397 Usaia Malo on 31st January 2001 at the Samabula Police Station.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The statement was taken in the English language, in question and answer form.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 PC Malo said that the interview had been given voluntarily.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Under cross-examination by the 1st Appellant, the officer said that he had picked him up from the Nabua Army Camp and that he did not know if the soldiers had used force on him at the Camp.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He did not answer when the 1st Appellant asked him if he and 5 soldiers had taken the Appellant to the crime scene.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He was shown the Appellant\rquote s medical report but said that he had never seen it before.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The medical report does not feature in the list of exhibits of the trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
However on 17th September 2001 the court ordered the prosecution to serve medical reports on the 1st and 2nd Appellants, and this order was complied with.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 In court, counsel for the Appellants confirmed that the 1st Appellant had received his medical report from the prosecutor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The report was not tendered by the prosecution.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
However, on 4th February 2002, the 1st Appellant summoned Dr Pita Vuniqumu a doctor at the Wainibokasi Hospital.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He was shown the report but he said that he was not the author of that report, although he had admitted the 1st Appellant at the hospital for bronchitis on 27th January 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He said he was on duty at the hospital, when soldiers }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
stormed in with guns to apprehend Accused No. 2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He said he did not authorise the soldiers to take the Appellant out of the hospital and that his condition was such that he ought to have remained in hospital.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He said the Appellant had no visible injuries when he was admitted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
In his closing submissions, the 1st Appellant gave his medical report to the Court with written closing submissions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
That report is in the court file but was not included in the court record.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 It is dated the 1st of F
ebruary 2001 (the day the interview was concluded) and is signed by an unnamed doctor with the telephone number 215-545.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The history related to the doctor by the 1st Appellant was that he had been assaulted by soldiers because he was a suspect in the MH\rquote s robbery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The injuries found on him were as follows:
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Dark contusions over right flank spanning 4cm x 6cm;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Multiple contusions all over back as marks/blocks;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
C/o lower back tenderness - unable to stand up;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Left forearm swollen tender contused and slight abrasions;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Right forearm contused and slight abrasions;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Chest pain;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Multiple abrasions left shin;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Abrasions - right knee;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid1380428\charrsid1380428 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Abrasions lower lip.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The diagnosis was that the injuries were consistent with blunt injury.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
This medical report, purportedly obtained only 6 hours after the conclusion of the interview by the police, was obviously highly relevant to the question of the admissibility of the confession.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 However it was not tendered by the prosecution, and was apparently not accepted as an exhibit by the court although the 1st Appellant appears to have tried to tender it.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Further, although Dr Vuniqumu gave evidence that the 1st Appellant was remove
d from the hospital by soldiers, no soldiers were called to give evidence about the reasons for the arrest, the nature of any detention or the conditions under which the Appellant was kept.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The learned Magistrate dealt with the confession in the following way:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Accused No. 2 admitted the allegations against him, in his police caution interview.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He said he was the get away driver, and was driving the stolen pajero.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He drove the robbers to the scene, waited for them, and then drove them away to safety.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He s
aid he received more than $6000 as his share of the stolen money.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
PW17, the police officer who caution interviewed Accused No. 2 said on oath that Accused No. 2 gave his statement voluntarily.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He said no force or threat of violence, or any promise was done on Accused No. 2 during the interview.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
In the caution interview, Accused No. 2 confirmed .... Question 94 and Answer thereto.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Accused No. 2 called 2 witnesses.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 His witness, Doctor Pita Tubua, said on oath that he didn\rquote t see any injuries on Accused No. 2, when he admitted him on 27.1.01.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He said he admitted him on asthma related diseases - not assaults.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Accused No. 2's other witness (Matereti Waqa) said he was with him at Rewa at the material time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Waqa was brought in from prison to testify for Accused No. 2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
In my view, I accept Accused No. 2's caution interview statement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 I reject Matereti Waqa\rquote s evidence.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He was not a credible witness.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
It is now well-established that the burden of proving voluntariness of a confession is on the prosecution, and that voluntariness must be proved beyond reasonable doubt (}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Shiu Charan -v- R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428  Cr. App. 46/83).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
It is for this reason that the prosecution must take the trouble in all cases where the admissibility of confessions is challenged, to call all witnesses who can help to
 prove that the accused was not assaulted, threatened, induced to confess, oppressed or interviewed in breach of his/her Constitutional rights.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 It is for this reason also, that the trial court must direct itself that the prosecution must prove admissibilit
y, and must consider all the relevant evidence which might affect admissibility.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Any assault of any kind administered by or in the presence of, a person in authority, during or before the interview is likely to lead inevitably to non-admission, because assault must lead to a real doubt as to voluntariness.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par In this case the learned Magistrate failed to direct himself on the burden of proof in relation to voluntariness, failed to consider the evidence of Dr Vuniqumu who said that five soldiers had taken a si
ck and hospitalised 1st Appellant from Wainibokasi Hospital by force, and failed to consider the fact that no soldier had been called to give evidence about the way the 1st Appellant had been treated whilst in the custody of the military forces.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Further, w
hen the 1st Appellant had made several attempts to tender his medical report (which was consistent with injuries caused by blunt force and which bears the same date as the caution interview) the learned Magistrate failed to ascertain the identity of the d
octor who should have been called to give evidence, or to assist the 1st Appellant to summon him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The 1st Appellant at all times was unrepresented, and the learned Magistrate had a duty to ensure that the Appellant was not prejudiced by lack of representation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Clearly if he had had counsel, the doctor who had examined him on the 1st of February 2001 would have been traced and summoned.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 His evidence, on the basis of the report, which the Magistrate had in his file, would have been highly relevant because the report is capable of being consistent with the 1st Appellant
\rquote s claim that he was assaulted whilst in custody at the military camp.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Lastly, having heard evidence of the injuries, the learned Magistrate would have had to consider the effect of any possible assault on the 1st Appellant by the military forces }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 before}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428  the interview commenced with the police.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
This would include a discussion of the meaning of the words }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 persons in authority.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 None of these issues were considered by the learned Magistrate.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Therefore because the 1st Appellant\rquote 
s convictions rest solely on the evidence of his alleged confession to the police, the convictions are unsafe and must be set aside.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 I now turn to the 2nd Appellant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The 2nd Appellant made two statements to the police.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The first commenced at 4.20pm on 7th January 2001, and was exculpatory.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 It was concluded at 6.16pm on the same day.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The second interview commenced at 8.43am on the 9th of February 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 In this interview, the 2nd Appellant admitted taking part in the robbery and admitted being armed with a long screwdriver.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The evidence of his interviews was given by PW21, DC 1896 Navitalai Visawaqa.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He said that he interviewed the 2nd Appellant in English and that the interview was given voluntarily.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The interview was conducted at Samabula Police Station on 7th January 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 On 8th February he met the 2nd Appellant at the Army Camp.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He was escorted to the Samabula Police Station where he complained of body pains and was taken to the CWM Hospital for medical examination.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He was treated there and escorted back to the Police Station where he then made his second statement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
DC Visawaqa said that the statement was given voluntarily.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
Under cross-examination (conducted on behalf of the 2nd Appellant by counsel for the 1st accused for that witness only) the Constable said that the 2nd Appellant had been released after his first interview }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 
"}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 to the Fiji Military Forces by the police because of the discovery of a magazine containing 30 bullets on him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 " }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He was then taken for questioning by the military forces.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The military then brought the 2nd Appellant back to the police station on 8th February for further interview.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He said that the Appellant complained of body pains, and there was a medical report but that he had not gone back to the hospital to collect it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He said the Appellant complained of back pain }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 received from the Army Camp.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Under re-examination, the officer said that no army officers had been present during the interview.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 In his defence the 2nd Appellant raised an alibi.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He said in his closing submissions that he was forced to give his confession to the police.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
It is apparent that there was a medical report which was prepared by a doctor, which might have supported the 2nd Appellant\rquote s defence, but which had never been collected by the police, or disclosed by the prosecution.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The non-disclosure of this report, which was potentially relevant, coupled with the learned Magistrate\rquote 
s failure to consider the 2nd Appellant\rquote s claim of assault and failure to refer to the law on the admissibility of confessions including the burden and standard of proof, show that the 2nd Appellant was prejudiced in the conduct of his case.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 In his judgment the learned Magistrate said:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
In the interview Accused No. 3 said he received $5000 as his share of the stolen property.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He also admitted that no force or threat was done on him, during the interview - see Question 69 and his answer thereto.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
PW21 said no force or threat, or promise was done on Accused No. 3 during the interview.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Accused No. 3 called Osea Namua, as his witness.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Mr Namua said that Accused No. 3 was at home with him at Lot 71 Kia Street, Raiwai at the material time.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 In my view, I accept Accused No. 3's caution interview statement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 I reject Osea Namua\rquote s evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
He was brought in from prison to give evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 I find his evidence not credible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1380428 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The learned Magistrate failed to deal with the question of admissibility at all.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 He simply accepted the truth of the confessions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 However the evidence before him was that the 2nd 
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\par Appellant had been held in army custody for a considerable length of time before his second interview, that he had complained of pain, that there was an undisclosed medical report, relevant to the case, and
 that no army officer had been called by the prosecution to give details of the detention, or to say that the detention had no bearing on the subsequent confession.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 These were matters relevant to the admissibility of the confession which were not considered at all.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 For these reasons I find that the convictions for the 2nd Appellant were unsafe and must be quashed.
\par 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Both appeals against conviction are allowed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 Convictions and sentences for both accused are quashed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
As to re-trial, I take into account the seriousness of the offences, the fact that the Appellants have been in custody since August 2001 and the nature of the evidence against them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The confessions, if they are properly admitted after a hearing of all relevant evidence, do contain sufficient ground for a possible conviction.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 In all the circumstances I consider that the Appellants must be re-tried for these offences.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 The case is remitted to the Magistrate\rquote s Court for re-trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380428  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid1380428 
The appeals are allowed.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5136696 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid5136696 Nazhat Shameem
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid5136696 JUDGE}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364323\charrsid5136696 
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\par At Suva
\par 25th October 2002
\par }}