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3 OF 2002 \par (Taveuni Crim. Case Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 of 2001, 247/00 \par Savusavu Crim. 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Robinson for the Appellant \par Mr. J. Rabuku for the State}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999\charrsid10170999 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 JUDGMENT}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999\charrsid10170999 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999\charrsid10170999 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 I gave a short judgment in this appeal on 27 August 2002 and stated that I will give my reasons later which I now do. \par \par The appeal is against the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 totality of sentence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 passed on the appellant on 21 Decembe r 2001 by the learned Resident Magistrate at Labasa, Maika Nakora Esquire. \par \par The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 grounds of appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 are that: \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 The learned magistrate was wrong in law in making the period of imprisonment to be served consecutively. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 That the learned Magistrate failed to take into account matters relevant before passing consecutive sentences. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 That the sentence was harsh in the circumstances.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Charges}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 The appellant was charged for various offences and sentenced as follows: \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 (Taveuni Crim. Case No. 247/00): }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Larceny between 2 7 October & 3 November 2000, and sentenced to 6 months\rquote imprisonment to be served consecutively. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Taveuni Criminal Case Nos. 1, 2 & 3/2001:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Larceny between 27 October & 3 November 2001,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Larceny in dwelling house 2 December 2000 and Bulk Store Breaking & En tering & Larceny between 2 & 3 December 2000 respectively and sentenced to imprisonment on each for 6 months, 12 months and 12 months respectively to be served consecutively. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Taveuni Criminal Case No. 4/2001:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Larceny (First Count) on 12 November 2000 and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (Second Count) on 12 November 2000 and sentenced to imprisonment for three months and six months respectively to be served concurrently. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iv)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Savusavu Criminal Case No.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 389/2001:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Larceny on 15 December 2001 and sentenced to imprisonment for 9 months to be consecutive with the other offences. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par The total sentence to be served consequently amounted to 51 months or 4 years 3 months in prison. \par \par The learned }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 counsel for the appellant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 has submitted that the sentences should have b een made concurrent and that a total sentence of 12 months\rquote imprisonment would have been more suitable in the circumstances.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 He said that the \lquote }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 one transaction rule}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \rquote and the \lquote }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 totality principles}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \rquote of sentencing should have been applied. \par \par The learned }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 counsel for the State}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 conceded that the total sentence is on the high side, but in Criminal Case No. 3/01 the sentence of 12 months is on the side of leniency.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Mr. Rabuku said that while he agrees that the total sentence should be reduced, there ought not to be a drastic reduction. He suggested that the sentences in Criminal Case Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 of 2001 could be made concurrent and Savusavu Criminal Case No. 389/2001 could be consecutive i.e. 9 months.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 This would give a total of 21 months. \par \par I have considered the submissions made by both counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 The State has conceded the appeals.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Applying the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 totality principle}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 in this case and agreeing with Mr. Rabuku I find that the total sentence of 51 months is longer than what is justified in the circumstances. \par \par I had considered at some length the totality principle in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Isireli Romanu and State}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Suva }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Criminal Appeal No. HAA0034 of 1996,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 and for ease of reference I reiterate the principles hereunder.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999\charrsid10170999 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 The power to order sentences to run consecutively is subject to two major limiting principles, which may be called the \'93}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 one transaction rule}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \'94 and the \'93}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 totality principle}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \'94 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Thomas: Principles of Sentencing}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 nd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Ed. p.53).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 It does not mean that consecutive sentences cannot be imposed, so long as the overall sentence is not unduly harsh and by the same token the outcome of the concurrent sentences are not rendered unduly lenient in view of aggravating features (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Regina v Johnson (Thomas)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 , }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 The Times}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 22.5.95). \par \par The totality principle has been expressed by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Thomas}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 in his }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Principles of Sentencing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 nd}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Ed. at p.56 as follows: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \'93 The effect of the totality principle is to require a sentencer who has passed a series of sentences, each properly calculated in relation to the offence for which it is imposed and each properly made consecutive in accordan ce with the principles governing consecutive sentence, to review the aggregate sentence and consider whether the aggregate is just and appropriate.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 On the principles applicable to concurrent and consecutive sentence, whilst agreeing that this is always i n the discretion of the trial Court, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 MacDuff CJ}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Krishna & Others v Reginam}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 8 FLR 236 at 238 said:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \'93 Turning next to concurrent sentences, the practice is, where a person commits more than one offence at the same time and in the same transaction, }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 save in very exceptional circumstances, to impose concurrent sentences}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Sawedi Mukasa v. R. 13 E.A.C.A. 97 applied this principle to two counts one of burglary and the other of theft.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 This practice had been extended to cases where although the offences have not b een committed at the same time, they have been of the same type and have, in effect, formed part of one transaction.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 An example of this type of offence would be several counts of embezzlement, or fraudulent false accounting, from the same firm over a period of time.\'94}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 (underlining mine for emphasis). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par Also, in considering whether concurrent sentence should be passed when the offences arise out of the same incident }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Lord Lane CJ}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 said as follows in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Lawrence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 (1989) 11 Cr. App. R(S) 530: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \'93[This case] has given us the opportunity to consider this matter afresh, namely the matter whether}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 concurrent sentences have to be passed as a matter of practice when the offences arise out of the same incident. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 It seems to this Court the problem is really one of determining wh at sentence is appropriate to the offences taken as a whole, that is to say the whole of the criminal activity of the defendant on that particular occasion.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Driving whilst disqualified, one would have thought, is obviously not so serious as driving whilst disqualified and with an excess of alcohol in the blood stream.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 The latter plainly deserves greater punishment if justice is going to be done.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Whether that is done by imposing shorter sentences to run consecutively or longer sentences to run concurrently, does not really in the end make any difference.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 In some cases long, or even the maximum sentence for each offence to run consecutively will plainly be justified.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 For instance a man who drives with a high blood alcohol level, and also with great recklessnes s may well deserve the maximum sentence on each count to run consecutively.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Whether any discount, and if so what discount, should be given for pleas of guilty is another question not connected with the question with which we are concerned, and of course, i t need hardly be said, will depend on the particular circumstances of each individual case.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Applying the principles stated hereabove, the sentences in Taveuni Criminal Case Nos. 1/2001, 2/2001, 3/2001, 4/2001 and 247/00 should be made concurrent to one another which means that the total sentence in these cases will be 12 months }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 AND}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 the sentence of 9 months in Savusavu Criminal Case No. 389/01 is varied to be served consecutive to sentence of the said 12 months in the above 5 Taveuni cases.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Thus the total sentence to be served is the said 12 months and 9 months respectively making a total of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 21 months}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 effective from 21 December 2001. \par \par The sentences are therefore varied accordingly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 The total sentence to be served is }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 21 months}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 . \par \par The appeal is therefore allowed to the above extent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 D. Pathik \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 Judge}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10170999 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4347041\charrsid10170999 \par At Labasa \par 23 September 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10170999\charrsid10170999 \par }}