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\par Mr N. Nawaikula for the Accused
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\par 18 June 2004
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\par [1]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab Today\rquote s mention date had been fixed on 9 June 2004 to allow further time to the Accused to arrange counsel.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 So far the Accused has been represented on different occasions by Mr R. Singh, Mr Komaisavai, Mr Vuataki and now by Mr Nawaikula.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 None of these counsel intend to be counsel for the trial.
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\par [2] \tab All along it appears overseas counsel had been engaged, that is Mr Stanton of the New South Wales Bar, together with Mr Vuataki of the local Bar.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Mr Vuataki had appeared for the Accused in the Magistrates Court, though it was conceded by the Accused that it was realized that Mr Vuataki had a conflict since his name had been}{
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\par [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab At the mention on 13 May 2004 Mr Komaisavai said he wanted a trial date after 12 September 2004.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 The middle of September however was not convenient to the court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 I asked for inquiries to be made if Mr Stanton would be available earlier, for instance from 9 August 2004.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Before a final decision was to be made on trial date this inquiry was to be made first and the court informed on the next mention date, 24 May 2004.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 This was likely to be a 4-5 week trial.
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\par [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab On 24 May 2004 Mr Komaisavai did not attend, nor did any counsel attend for the Accused.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 The Accused said Mr Komaisavai should have been at court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 I asked the Accused:
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Who is to represent you?}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 We had discussed that.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Mr Stanton will appear.}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Likely date of trial 27 July 04.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 You will need to ensure you have counsel for that date, and counsel who can attend the PTC.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  

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\par [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab On 1 June 2004 Mr Vuataki again attended.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 He re-iterated that Mr Stanton would be available from 1 September 2004.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
Mr Allan informed the court that another case had turned into a plea and thus an earlier date was available for this trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
Again I allowed a short adjournment to see if Mr Stanton could be available for 27 July 2004.
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\par [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab On 4 June 2004 Mr Komaisavai attended for the Accused.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 He said he asked for counsel of the Accused\rquote s choice pursuant to section 28 of the Constitution and said Mr Stanton was not available now till October.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 He argued that I should adjourn for trial in October.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 In effect he said the court should wait for counsel.
\par 
\par [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab He also foreshadowed that Mr Stanton would be arguing delay as a ground for a permanent stay of the trial.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 The Accused had in March complained to the Press about the court\rquote s failure to give him an early court date.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Mr Allan confirmed that the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Bainivalu}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979  trial was now a plea and thus the earlier trial date was available for this trial.
\par 
\par [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab Accordingly I ordered the instant case to be set down for trial on 27 July 2004.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 This trial would follow on the other sensitive trial of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Jope Seniloli and others}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 , for both of which special security arrangements were being made.
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\par [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab 
I adjourned for the Accused to instruct counsel who could appear for him with instructions at the pre-trial conference and at the trial.
\par 
\par [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab On that date, 9 June 2004, Mr Vuataki appeared.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 He said Mr Stanton could now appear in September.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 He informed me }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 He will submit on delay of the trial, seeking stay on grounds of delay.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
\par 
\par [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab I responded }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
I have already set the trial date.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 I am trying to ensure that the Accused has an opportunity to brief counsel for the PTC and the trial.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
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\par [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab Mr Vuataki said }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
we will have to make other arrangements for counsel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 I asked him how long did he require to engage counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Mr Vuataki replied }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 I will ask for another week.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 " }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 I said }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Very well I will allow you another week for you to brief counsel.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Meanwhile the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Bainivalu}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979  case reverted to a trial and will occupy 3 weeks in October.
\par 
\par [13] \tab On 18 June 2004 today Mr Nawaikula appeared and said:
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s is for mention for hiring of local solicitor. I am not the solicitor. Counsel is overseas counsel, only available in October. He is not able to arrange a local solicitor. Mr Stanton is only available in October."
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab Other comments were made on the necessity for a duplicate set of papers to be provided to the new counsel.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 It was mentioned that the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
refusal to allow counsel of choice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979  would be appealed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Mr Rabuku from the DPP said the Director as Respondent had not been served with any appeal papers.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 I approach the matter therefore as if there were no appeal afoot.
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\par [15]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab The trial date having been set, the next matter was to ensure the Accused had counsel to represent him.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 There should have been a motion and affidavit filed seeking an adjournment if such were necessary and I would have ruled on that.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 At this stage, on the information available the court has decided on a date of trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 It is not for the Accused to demand dates which may only suit the defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
Many other considerations are relevant.
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\par [16]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab The court will always endeavour to see an Accused is represented and to allow time for instructions.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 The right to counsel of choice does not mean however that the Accused is to be master of the proceedings.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Mukesh Kumar & Anor. v Vijayantimala}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979  (unreported) Civil App. HBA0005.00L, 8 October 2003, I had said at para [32]:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
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If at all possible, a court will strive to see that a litigant can run his case with his choice of counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 It is not an absolute right.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 It is an obligation to permit, not to ensure, legal representation: }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
Robinson v The Queen}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979  [1985] 1 AC 956 at p.973.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
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\par [17]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 \tab I cannot force the Accused to be represented at his trial, or at the pre-trial conference.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 However the Accused should be warned of the consequences of not arranging counsel now in
 order to be fully instructed and thus ready to be able to resist these serious charges.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 
Without counsel, the Accused will be severely handicapped in his defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 I urge him to avoid this.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 With counsel\rquote s assistance, I shall now set the date for pre-trial conference.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6630979 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 A.H.C.T. GATES
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 JUDGE
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6630979 {\insrsid6630979\charrsid6630979 Solicitors for the State: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, 
\par Suva
\par Solicitors for the Accused:Messrs Vuataki & Associates, Suva
\par }}