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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 CRIMINAL APPEAL NO: HAA}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1642198\charrsid2500642 0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 069 OF 2004S \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 Between:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1642198\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1642198\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 TUIPOLOTU HALAFIAFI VEREIVALU \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 Appellant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 And:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1642198\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1642198\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 THE STATE \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 Respondent \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par Hearing:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1642198 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 16th September 2004 \par Judgment:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1642198 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 1st October 2004 \par \par Counsel:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1642198 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Mr. S. Valenitabua for Appellant \par Mr. N. Lajendra for State \par \par }\pard\plain \s16\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 JUDGMENT \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The Appellant was sentenced to a total of 4 years imprisonment for the following offences: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 FIRST COUNT \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 LARCENY BY SERVANT}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 : Contrary to Section 274(a)(i) of the Penal Code Act 17. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 TUIPOLOTU HALAFIAFI VEREIVALU, during the month of November 2003 at Suva in the Central Division, being employed as a casual Clerical Assistant with the Ministry of Education (Exams), stole a 2003 Fiji School Leaving Certificate Examination English Paper valued at $8.00 and a Maths Paper valued at $8.00 to the total value of $16.00 the property of the Ministry of Education. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 SECOND COUNT \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 DISCLOSURE BY PERSONS ENGAGED IN EXAMINATIONS}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 : Contrary to Sections 5(a) and 8 of the Examinations Act 262A. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 TUIPOLOTU HALAFIAFI VEREIVALU, during the month of November 2003 at Suva in the Central Division, whilst being engaged in collating Fiji School Leaving Certificate Mathematics paper, knowingly disclosed the contents of the said paper to INOSI VUNITABUA. \par }\pard \ql 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\li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par On the 18th of March 2004, the Appellant pleaded guilty on all counts.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The facts were that on the 24th of November 2003, the Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education reported that the Fiji School Leaving Certificate examination papers had been \'93leaked\'94 before th e students were required to sit for the examinations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The Officer said that she received a number of complaints on the 24th of November 2003, that similar questions from the Maths paper were found in a revision paper at the Suva Grammar School two days ear lier, that a student from Nakasi High School had similar questions written in an exercise book before the examinations, and Principals of various schools said that students had discussed the same questions with their Mathematics teachers before the exam.} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The Appellant was questioned by the police as a result of their investigations.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Under caution, he admitted stealing the papers from the Ministry, while employed there as a casual clerical assistant, and selling them to a person for $6.00 each. \par \par These facts were admitted by the Appellant.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 He also admitted one previous conviction for drunk and disorderly conduct.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 In mitigation, counsel said that the Appellant was a single 26 year old man who lived with his brother\rquote s family in Nabua.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 He lost his job with the Ministry as a result of the offences, but wished to attend the Fiji Institute of Technology.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The Appellant co-operated with the police during investigations and was candid about the commission of the offences.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 He represented Fiji in the South Pacific Games and expressed remorse. \par \par The learned Magistrate said that the maximum sentence on Counts 2 and 3, was $2000 fine or 2 years imprisonment, and that the maximum sentence on Count 1 was 14 years imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The Magistrates\rquote Court had a jurisdictional limit of 10 years imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 He then said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \'934) It is sad to say that Fiji\rquote s Examination System is continually undermined by reckless people like the accused. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 5) For personal greed, they are prepared to sacrifice the hard work put in by so many students throughout the country. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 6) In my view, the time has come for offenders to face the full brunt of the law and that is, a prison sentence, even for first offenders, is necessary to restore the credibility of the education system in Fiji. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 7) I have noted the accused\rquote s plea in mitigation. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 8) The only mitigating circumstance in this case, is his guilty plea. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 9) As a casual labourer of the Education Ministry at the material time, he saw fit, through his greed, to compromise the examination system for Form 6 students. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 10) He is therefore asking for a prison sentence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 11) In my view, the accused deserves a 6 year prison sentence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 12) However, for pleading guilty and the other mitigating factors, I will give him a discount of 2 years.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Balance is 4 years prison. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 13) \tab Count No. 1 \endash imprisoned for 4 years. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Count No. 2 \endash imprisoned for 18 months. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Count No. 3 \endash imprisoned for 18 months. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 14) All the above sentences are concurrent to each other i.e. total sentence is 4 years imprisonment.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The original Petition of Appeal was in the form of a letter and said that the sentences were unduly harsh and excessive.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The Appellant later filed a further Petition of Appeal with the following grounds: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \'93 (a) the sentence was unduly harsh and excessive given the background of the Appellant and the circumstances of the offence. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 \\}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (b) the learned Magistrate did not correctly apply the principle relative to the need to balance condemnation of society and the protection of the examination system in Fiji with a just punishment for the Appellant. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (c) the learned Magistrate failed to refer to authority or precedent to justify the tariff for sentence.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par In his submissions, counsel for the Appellant referred to }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 R v. Puru}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (1985) LRC (Crim.) 817, on the need for courts to balance deterrence, just punishment and sufficient flexibility to ensure that the punishment fits the particular crime.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 He said that there were no aggravating factors in the Appellant\rquote s case, that he had not sold the papers for large sums of money nor had he copied large numbers of them, and that the Appellant was of good character with only one minor and dissimilar offence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 He submitted that either a short custodial or a suspended term would have satisfied sentencing principles. \par \par State counsel opposed the appeal, saying that offences of larceny by servant led to sentences of between 15 months to 2\'bd years imprisonment, with 4 year terms reserved for the more serious types of offending.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 He said that because the Appellant had compromised the nation\rquote s examination system, a longer custodial term was justified.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 He referred me to several cases of larceny by servant in support of his submissions.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 In particular he relied on the English case of }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Barrick}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 7 Cr. App. R(s) 142, which set out guidelines for the sentencing principles applicable in cases of breach of trust.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 In that case of Court of Criminal Appeal said at p.146: \par \par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \'93 In general a term of immediate imprisonment is inevitable, save in very exceptional circumstances or where the amount of money is very small.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Despite the great punishment that offenders of this sort bring upon themselves, the Court should nevertheless pass a sufficiently substantial term of imprisonment to mark publicly the gravity of the offence.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The sum involved is obviously not the only factor to be considered, but it may in many cases provide a useful guide.\'94 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par These principles were referred to, and relied upon in }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Vishwajeet Prasad v. The State}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Cr. Appeal 23/93, a case of the stealing of $78,000, from the offender\rquote s employers.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The Court of Appeal considered the 4 year term to be excessive and substituted a 2\'bd year term. \par \par In }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Shane Raymond Heatley v. The State}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 HAA0003.19}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 95, Pain J reviewed sentences for fraudulent offending.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 In }{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Anil Kumar v. R}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (Cr. App. 69/85) a 5 year term was upheld for the stealing of $14,000 from the Vil lage Co-operative by the treasurer.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 A 9 month term was eventually imposed, on appeal in }{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Mara Kapaiwai v. R}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (Crim. App. 22/85) for the fraudulent conversion of $26.10.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 A 15 month term was upheld on appeal in }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Harbans Singh v. State}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Cr. App. 3 of 1991, for the larceny of $18,868.72 by the accountant of the Sports Council. \par \par Pain J in }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Heatley}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 said at page 6: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \'93These cases show that }{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 on a plea of guilty}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 of obtaining money by fraud a sentence of 4 years imprisonment is likely for the most serious type of case (see dicta in Vishwajit Prasad v. State App. 23 of 1993).}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 However aggravating circumstances may warrant a greater sentence (Anil Kumar v. R).}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 If the amount involved is small a short period of imprisonmen}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 t is appro}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 priate (see Mara Kapaiwai v. R \endash albeit on a plea of guilty).}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Otherwise sentences imposed in these reported cases have ranged from 15 months to 2 \'bd years imprisonment.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par In the more recent case of }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 State v. Mahendra Prasad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Cr. Action HAC 009.02S, Gates J considered the larceny of $59,000 by an employee of Datec Fiji Ltd.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The employee had fully compensated his employers, who had in turn, asked (unsuccessfully) for the charges to be withdrawn.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 A suspended term was imposed, his Lordship finding exceptional circumstances to apply. \par \par In }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Gerald Neelamkant Panniker}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Crim. App. 28/2000, Pathik J adopted the }{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Barrick}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 guidelines in a case of larceny by servant of $49,348.82, and reduced a 3 \'bd year term to 3 years.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 He referred, in particular to the following factors which are relevant for sentencing in breach of trust cases: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (i) the quality and degree of trust reposed in the offender including his rank; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (ii) the period over which the fraud has been perpetrated; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (iii) the use to which the money or property dishonestly taken was put; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (iv) the effect upon the victim; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (v) the impact of the offences on the public and public confidence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (vi) the effect on fellow-employees or partners; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (vii) the effect on the offender himself; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (viii) his own history; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 (ix) other mitigating factors such as delay, illness, and co-operation with investigations. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 A case of the theft of examination papers does not fall into the usual category of theft by servant, because although the value of the money received was small, the loss to the Ministry, to students and the Fiji public was immense.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The theft of examination papers leads to the loss of the integrity of Fiji education system.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 It leads to the creation of unfair advantages for those students who are able to buy and see the papers in advance.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 It leads to doubt as to the accuracy of examination results for the entire country for that year.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 And finally, the leakage of examination papers leads some students to cheat at a time of great stress and tension for them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 These factors justify a starting point at the highest end of the tariff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The highest end of the tariff is not 6 years as the learned Magistrate decided, but is 4 years imprisonment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The aggravating factors are the gross breach of trust, and the widespread nature of the \'93leak.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Although counsel submitted that the Appellant stole only two papers, it is clear that his actions then led to other leakages for which the appellant must be held responsible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The fact of the matter is that no one would have been able to see or copy the papers, had the Appellant not stolen them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 I increase the sentence by one year to reflect the aggravating factors. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par In mitigation is his guilty plea, the fact that he did not gain monetarily by the theft (except to the tune of $6.00) and his good character.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 I disregard his previous conviction.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 For these factors I redu ce his sentence by 3 years, to 2 years imprisonment. \par \par Because of the serious nature of the offending, I consider it inappropriate to suspend his sentence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The sentence of 4 years imprisonment on Count 1 is quashed, and is substituted with a 2 year term. \par \par In respect of Counts 2 and 3, the maximum term of imprisonment is 2 years imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The seriousness fo disclosing examination papers to other persons, is already an aggravating factor on Count 1, so a concurrent sentence is appropriate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 I consider an 18 month term on each count to be appropriate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The sentences on Counts 2 and 3 remain. \par \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 Conclusion}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par \par For the reasons I gave in this judgment, this appeal succeeds.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 The sentence on Count 1 is quashed and substituted with a 2 year term.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500642 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 It is to be served concu rrently with the 18 month term imposed on Counts 2 and 3. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2500642 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 Nazhat Shameem \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid2500642 JUDGE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6037913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4129598\charrsid6037913 \par At Suva \par 1st October 2004 \par }}