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Veretawatini for Applicant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Ms S. Shah for Respondent \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 RULING}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 This is an application for bail by the Applicant Jese Tuilaucala, pending his trial on the following charges: \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 FIRST COUNT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 UNLAWFUL USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Contrary to Section 292 of the Penal Code Cap. 17. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Particulars of Offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 JESE TUILAUCALA, SEMI DALITUICAMA, SEMITI CAGI, LEONE SALAUCA, MATIA TABUMASI on the 22}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 nd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 day of April 2002 at Suva in the Central Division, without colour of right but not to be guilty of stealing unlawfully used a private Toyota Kijang Reg. DL805 the property of Peter Macoy. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 SECOND COUNT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Contrary to Section 293 of the Penal Code, Cap. 17. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Particulars of Offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 JESE TUILAUCALA, SEMI DALITUICAMA, SEMITI CAGI, LEONE SALAUCA, MATIA TABUMASI and MACIU JIUTA, on the 22}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 nd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 day of April 2002 at Nasinu in the Central Division, robbed Satendra Kumar the Manager of ANZ Bank $109,157.00 and before and after such did use the said violence on Satendra Kumar the Manager of ANZ Bank, Laucala Beach. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par Bail has been refused thrice in the Magistrates}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 This is the first application for bail in the High Court in respect of this case.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 The application, which is made by Notice of Motion and affidavit of Luseyani Manuqali (the Applicant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 s wife) is not made in the High Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 s appellate jurisdiction, but in its concurrent jurisdiction in respect of bail.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Section 108(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code (as amended by Act No. 37 of 1998) provides: \par \par }\pard \ql \li709\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin709\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 The High Court may - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid4478689 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (1)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-709\li1418\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1418\itap0\pararsid4478689 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 in its original jurisdiction grant or refuse bail upon such terms as it considers just;}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par The Applicant applies for bail on the ground that he has been in custody since 22}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 nd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 April 2002, that no hearing date has been set because investigations are continuing, that his wife and baby are left with no source of income, and that he is prepared to abide by strict reporting conditions to ensure his attendance at trial. \par \par In her affidavit the Applicant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 s wife referred to a previous decision of the resident Magistrate to grant bail on condition that a cash bail of $5000.00 was paid into court which condition }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 the Applicant cannot afford to pay the said sum as we do not have that much money in our savings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 " }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 She annexes a ruling of the learned Magistrate dated 21}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 May 200 2 in which bail was refused on the ground that the continued remand of the Applicant and his co-accused persons, was justified in the public interest. \par \par The State strongly opposes this application.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 State counsel submitted that bail should be refused becaus e of the seriousness of the charge, the large sum of money involved, the alleged use of a firearm and a knife, the need to ensure the Applicant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 s presence for trial and because the investigations as to the whereabouts of the stolen money were continuing.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 She also submitted that there was a real danger that witnesses might be interfered with.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Finally she said that a trial date would be set on the next mention date, on the 29}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 th}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 of May 2002. \par \par In considering bail pending trial, section 27(3)(c) of the Constitution is relevant.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 That section provides that: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Every person who is arrested for a suspected offence has the right: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 .... (c) to be released from detention on reasonable terms and conditions pending trial, unless the interests of justice otherwise require.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 "}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par The burden of showing the court that the interests of justice require continued detention is on the State.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Relevant considerations, in addition to the presumption of innocence, are whether the accused will appear to stand trial, whether there has been an earlier refusal of an application for bail, the seriousness of the charge, the nature of the prosecution}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 s case, the likelihood of re-offending, the accused}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 s character and antecedents, any prejudice in the preparation of the defence, and the likelihood of further charges being laid. \par \par There is no evidence before me, as to the Applicant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 s character or antecedents or as to the likelihood of re-offending.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Nor is it suggested that the preparation of his defence will be prejudiced by his continued remand.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Nor has the State filed an affidavit as to the nature of its evidence, or as to the likelihood of interference with prosecution witnesses.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 However in her ruling, the learned Magistrate accepted the State}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 s submissions that firearms and cane knives were used in the robbery, that there was a degree of premeditation and that most of the $100,000 alleged in the charge has not been recovered. \par \par This is clearly an allegation which is very serious indeed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 An armed robbery of this kind is one of the most ser ious of its kind in this country.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 It is undoubtedly in the public interest, that persons charged with committing such a serious offence, appear in court for the trial.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 The prospect of persons suspected of committing crime failing to present themselves fo r their trials and of bench warrants which are issued but not able to be executed, is a daunting one, not only for the justice system, but also for public confidence in the justice system.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Further, the fact that much of the stolen money is still unrecovered and is still being traced by the police is an important public interest factor in favour of remand pending trial. \par \par The State now says that a hearing date will be set on the next mention date, and that the continuing investigation will be hampered if the Applicant is released. \par \par The Applicant has a right to bail unless the State shows that he should be remanded pending trial.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 After taking all the circumstances into account including his family, the alleged offence, the presumption of innocence and the public interest, I consider that bail should be refused.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 If the hearing date set is further adjourned or the prosecution continues to show lack of readiness for trial, then this decision can be re-visited in either court.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Bail is refused. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 Nazhat Shameem \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 JUDGE}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4478689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 \par At Suva \par 24}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4478689\charrsid4478689 May 2002 \par }}