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\f169\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
\par AT SUVA
\par MISCELLANEOUS JURISDICTION
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\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 (aka Diane Yuen & Diane Zhong)
\par Applicant
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\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Respondent
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\par Date of Hearing/Ruling:}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 24 September, 2004
\par 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 Counsel: }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Mr. M. Raza \endash  for the Applicant
\par Mr. B. Solanki \endash  for State
\par 
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\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The background of the matter is detailed in my earlier ruling of the 20}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 th}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223  of July 2004.
\par 
\par That earlier ruling was appealed to the Court of Appeal.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
The appeal was rejected as that court was of the view that it could not consider bail appeals on a judge alone basis but had to have them heard in front of the full court.
\par 
\par I am advised by counsel for the applicant that he has subsequently withdrawn that appeal from the Court of Appeal.
\par 
\par In its place he has filed a fresh application before me.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Changed Circumstances
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\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Without a change in the applicant}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 's}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223  circumstance the court should not properly re-consider its earlier decisions.
\par 
\par In my earlier decision I detailed the principles relating to bail applications generally and my particular reasons for refusing bail.
\par 
\par A significant reason I refused bail on the last occasion was the casual manner the applicant had towards her instructions to counsel and consequently advice to the court concerning her involvement in this major production of illicit drugs.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 In summary she was keen to paint herself as a na\'efve but helpful bystander as opposed to an actual party to the proceedings.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
Her attitude gave me absolutely no confidence that her bond could be trusted and that therefore she would not answer to bail when called upon or indeed comply with any reasonable conditions imposed.
\par 
\par In terms of her changed circumstances I now have two affidavits before me from her relatives.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
These affidavits concern her two children Ms. Carena Zhong and Master Jun Zhong.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 I pause here to immediately note 
and direct that the names of the children or anything leading to their identification, residence or schooling are permanently suppressed and not to be the subject of publication.
\par 
\par The affidavits expressed concern about the ongoing care of the two children.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Mother and father are in jail.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 There have been practical difficulties in making arrangements for the fulltime care of the children in the absence of their parents.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 There is a report from a general and child health practitioner from the Suva Private Hospital, Dr. Uluitoga.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
In this report the doctor is of the opinion that Miss Carena Zhong is emotionally withdrawn and comparatively under developed for a pre-school}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 e}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 r.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
Although not having similar concerns in respect of Master Jun Zhong nonetheless in summary the doctor is of the opinion that both children exhibit overt and subtle psychological patterns distinctive of children during prolonged separation from parents.

\par 
\par Somewhat predictably the doctor is concerned at the effect of parental separation is having on these vulnerable children especially in terms of their migrant status and exclusively }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 C}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 hinese cultural upbringing.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
The stress on their extended family care arrangement has the potential of estrangement.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The risk is in the children will be further
 alienated from what might be considered a norm for a six and a four year olds development.
\par 
\par In a professional sense the report is thin on the impact of prolonged separation on the children.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
However, for present purposes I am prepared to infer that the absence of both parents is a genuine psycho-social and developmental concern of sufficient impact to impress me as a changed circumstance.
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\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Devi v The State}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 , HAM 011 of 2003S, my learned sister Justice Shameem elegantly stated th
e issues concerning the care of dependants.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
At page 5 her Honour re-stated the principle that the United Nations International Convention on the Rights of the Child and the body of customary International Human Rights Law concerning the best interests of children was applicable in Fiji.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Section 43(2) of the Constitution provides that the Courts }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 "}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 must, if relevant, have regard to public international law applicable to the protection of the rights set out in this chapter}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 "}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223  (this includes Section 28).}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 In rel
ation to article 3 it has been said}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 : Minister of State for Immigration v Tech}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223  [1995] 69 AL 5 R 423 at 183 by}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  Neumen J and Deane J:}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
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the concluding words of article 3.1 are }{\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 "}{\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 the best interests of the child should be a primary consideration}{
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The article 
is careful to avoid putting the best interests of the child as a primary consideration; it does not more than give those interests first importance along with such other considerations as may in the circumstances of a given case require equal but not para
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\par I find that the best interests of Carena and Jun are of first importance in this new application for bail.
\par 
\par As they did in }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Devi}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 , State}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 '}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 s counsel raises public interest considerations in opposing bail.
\par 
\par Counsel quite rightly points to my earlier decision and says that I must still be left in the position of having absolutely no confidence in this applicant}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 '}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 s compliance with any directions of the Court nor honouring her terms of bail.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Counsel naturally has concerns about interference with witnesses.
\par 
\par However, those concerns are ameliorated somewhat by this mother}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 s need to ensure that the best interests of her children are promoted.}
{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Counsel was unable to provide me evidence that the applicant might interfere with witnesses.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 It is at best 
a reasonable suspicion and there is no suggestion that the applicant might re-offend whilst on bail particularly if the conditions surrounding her bail are such that she has a strictly controlled environment.
\par 
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Counsel concedes the impact of public intern
ational law and the best interests of the child are a feature that requires consideration.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
Counsel would have preferred better and further reporting on the children.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 He is of the opinion that the clinician}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 s letter does not display children in psychological peril.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par However, when considering the best interests of children any indication of comparative under-development or psycho-social effect as a result of estrangement and separation must be sufficient to motivate the court to act.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 In my view, of necessity, the evidential threshold for assessing the impact on a child}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 s best interests must remain low if the court is to do a proper job in protecting children}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 s best interests.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Conclusion
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 I do not want this decision to be taken as a precedent for the prin
ciple that merely because both parents in a relationship are sent to jail, they can automatically expect to get bail because of their children}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 '}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 s care needs.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
However, I consider that bail should be granted on strict conditions.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The children}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223 '
}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 s circumstances have created a sufficient change to motivate me to grant them the best care available at this time.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The best care that can come for them at this time is from their mother.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Although she must be cautious to ensure that the children are properly prepared 
for re-separation from her at the commencement of the trial and the extreme likelihood of her incarceration in the event of conviction on any of these offences.
\par 
\par Bail should be granted on strict conditions and these will include:
\par 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The applicant must report daily to the Namadi Heights Police Post between the hours of 6.00am and 6.00pm.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The applicant must not interfere with any witnesses, nor have any contact with her co-accused except her husband.

\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The applicant must provide one cash surety in the sum of $25,000.00.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 That sum to be deposited in Court before release.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The applicant is to reside at 8 Princes Road, Tacirua.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
The applicant is to be under 24 hour curfew at that residence and may not leave the property unless in the presence of any one of Hellena
 Zhong, Zhong Xian Zhong and Yip Lai Weng and then only for the purposes of travelling by the most direct route to and from her residence for the delivery or uplifting of her children from their school, sporting or social commitments.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Visits to her lawyer, medical practitioner or for the purposes of undertaking shopping.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
In that regard the applicant is to maintain a log book describing every such journey by its date, time of departure, destination and time of return.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Every such entry is to be countersigned by the surety.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
The log book is to be available for inspection by any police officer who makes proper enquiry of the applicant about her whereabouts.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The applicant is not to change her residential address without a formal application to the court bei
ng made to vary bail.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
The applicant is not to travel out of the greater Suva district bounded by Nausori Airport East, Lami Township West, Sawani North and the coastal foreshore within those areas.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The applicant is not to obtain directly or indirectly any travel document documents for herself or her children.

\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The applicant is to surrender her passport to the Registrar.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The applicant is to surrender the passports of her children to the Registrar.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 12.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 The passports are not to be released unless by order of the Court.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid2910223 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 13.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Not to go within 50m of any customs or immigration facility.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  
}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Not to go within 100m of any port, airport or other port of embarkation to or from Fiji.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Not to go to Laucala Beach Estate.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par 
\par 
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 Gerard Winter
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 JUDGE
\par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
\par At Suva
\par 24}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 th}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223  September, 2004
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2910223 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2910223\charrsid2910223 
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