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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 , on the 31st day of December 2009, at Tokotoko}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Back Road, Navua in the Central Division, robbed }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 SUSHIL CHAND}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 f/n SHAM BHAGAT}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 of cash $75.00 and at the time of such robbery}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 did use personal violence to the said }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 SUSHILCHAND f/n SHAM}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 BHAGAT. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 2.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 The matter was then called six times in the Magistrate Courts, on various pre-trial}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 matters. On the 22nd March 2010, the learned Resident Magistrate made the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 following comments in the court record: \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 This is an offence under section 293(1}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 ) of the Penal Code.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 An indictable offence. By an oversight this case has not been}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 transferred to High Court. Acting in terms of section 191 of}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 the Crimes Procedure Decree 2009, this case is transferred}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 to High Court\'85 Mention on 9th April 2010 in High Court.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 "}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 3.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 On 9th April 2010, the matter first came before the High Court for mention. The}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 prosecutor sought time to file and serve the information and disclosures. On 23rd}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 April 2010, the matter came before the High Court again. The prosecution advised}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 the court that the learned Resident Magistrate transferred the case to the High Court}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 ou t of his own motion. The accused said, he wanted to be tried in the Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Court, and asked for the case to be sent back to the Magistrate Court, for trial. The}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 prosecution did not object to that suggestion. The court called for written}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 submission from the prosecution, as an officer of the court, and because the accused}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 was unrepresented. It then heard the parties on 7th May}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 2010. \par \par 4.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 The accused is now charged in the High Court on two }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 robbery with violence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 " }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 offences, contrary to section 293(1)(b) of the Penal Code, Chapter 17. The charges}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 were somewhat similar to the charges in the Magistrate Court. The charges were}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 signed by the Director of Public Prosecution on 20th April 2010. However, since we}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 are now operating under the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009, which came into}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 force on 1st February 2010, the trial court for the present charge will have to be}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 determined in accordance with the terms of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009. \par \par 5.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Section 4(1) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 reads as follows:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 4.\emdash (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Decree\emdash }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 (a)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 any indictable offence under the Crimes Decree 2009 shall}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 be tried by the High Court; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 (b)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 any indictable offence triable summarily under the Crimes}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Decree 2009 shall be tried by the High Court or a}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Magistrates Court, at the election of the accused person; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 (c)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 any summary offence shall be tried by a Magistrates Court}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 . \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 6.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Section 298 of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 reads as follows:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 298.}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 The Criminal Procedure Code [Cap. 21] and the Electable}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Offences Decree are repealed. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 7.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Section 301(1) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 reads follows:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 301.\emdash (1)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 A court hearing any proceeding for an offence which was}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 commenced prior to the commencement of this Decree may}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 apply the provisions of this Decree if no judgment has been}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 made in the case and no sentence has been imposed on the}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 offender prior to the commencement of this Decree. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par 8.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Section 5(1) and (2) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 reads as follows:}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 5. \endash (1)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Any offence under any law other than the Crimes Decree}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 2009 shall be tried by the court that is vested by that law}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 with jurisdiction to hear the matter. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 (2)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 When no court is prescribed in any law creating an offence}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 and such offence is not stated to be an indictable offence or}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 summary offence, it may be tried in the Magistrates Court in}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 accordance with any limitations placed on the jurisdiction of}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 classes of magistrate prescribed in any law dealing with the}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 administration and jurisdiction of the Magistrates Courts}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 9.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Section 7(1) and (2) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 reads as follows:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 7.\emdash (1) A magistrate may, in the cases in which such sentences are}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 authorised by law, pass the following sentences, namely\emdash }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 (a)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 (b)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 fine not exceeding 150 penalty units. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 (2) A magistrate may impose consecutive sentences upon a person}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 convicted of more than one offence in a trial, but in no case shall}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 an offender be sentenced to imprisonment for a longer period than}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 14 years. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 10.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 The repeal of the Criminal Procedure Code, Chapter 21, and the Electable Offence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Decree, from the 1st February 2010, meant that the old ways of doing things under}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 those proced ural laws have now changed. In terms of procedure, all criminal}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 offences will now have to conform with the requirements of the Criminal Procedure}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Decree 2009. \par \par 11.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 The Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 categorized criminal offences into two}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 subgroups. First, are those offences emanating from the Crimes Decree 2009. For}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 these types of criminal offences, the courts in which they would be tried are those}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 determined by the terms of section 4(1) and (2) of the Crimes Procedure Decree}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 2009.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par \par 12.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 The second category of criminal offences were those that fell outside the Crimes}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Decree 2009. This arguably, would include offences under the Penal Code, Chapter}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 17, after the 1st of February 2010. It would also include, arguably, other criminal}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 offences, arising under other legislations. The courts in which the offences are to be}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 tried, are those outlined in Section 5(1) and (2) of the Criminal Procedure Decree}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 2009. \par \par 13.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Section 5(2) of the Criminal Procedural Decree 2009, envisaged a criminal offence,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 created outside the Crimes Decree 2009, before or after the 1st February 2010,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 which fall within the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Courts. The jurisdiction of the}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Magistrate Court per count is outlined in section 7(1) of the Criminal Procedure}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Decree 2009, and for more than one count, in section 7(2) of the above 2009}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Decree. In other words, in terms of imprisonment, the Magistrate Court is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 empowered to pass a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment per count, or 14}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 years imprisonment for more than one count. \par \par 14.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Criminal cases, outside the Crimes Decree 2009, whose penalties goes beyond the}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 powers of the Magistrate Court, as outlined above, will have to be dealt with under}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Section 5(1) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009. Arguably, in most cases, this}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 will be in the High Court. \par \par 15.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 So in terms of a criminal offence outside the Crimes Decree 2009, a Magistrate,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 when exercising her or his power to transfer a proceeding to the High Court,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 pursuant to section 191 of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009, must carefully}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 consider the terms of section 5(1) and (2) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 They must take on board Lord Parker\rquote s C.J. observation in }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 R}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 v }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 King\rquote s Lynn Justices,}{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Ex parte Carte and Others}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 [1968] 3 ALL E. R. 858, at p. 859: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 If at any time during the inquiry into the offence [and I pause}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 there to add \lquote inquiry into the offence as examining magistrates\rquote ] it}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 appears to the court, having regard to any representations made in}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 the presence of the accused by the prosecutor or made by the}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 accused, and to the }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 nature of the case}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 , that the punishment that the}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 court has power to inflict under this section would be adequate}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 and that the }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 circumstances do not make the offence one of serious}{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 character}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 and }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 do not for other reasons require trial on indictment}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 ,}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 the court may proceed with a view to summary trial}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par 16.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Take for example, this case. The two }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 robbery with violence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 offences (Count No.1}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 and 2) allegedly occurred on 31st December 2009. The accused was first brought to}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 the Magistrate Court on 5th January 2010. The Criminal Procedure Code, Chapter}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 21, and the Electable Offence Decree were still applicable for the next 26 days. The}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 case was called on 13th and 27th January 2010 for some pre-trial matters. The}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 case}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 was next called on 10th February 2010. By then, the Criminal Procedure Code and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 the Electable Offence Decree have been repealed on 1st February 2010. The two}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 counts were therefore criminal offences outside the ambit of the Crimes Decree}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 2009, and therefore sections 301(1) and sections 5(1) or 5(2) of the Criminal}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Procedure Decree 2009 becomes applicable. \par \par 17.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 At this point, the Magistrate must take into account what Lord Parker C.J. said above: }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 R}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 v }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 King\rquote s Lynn Justices, Ex Parte Carte and Others}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 (supra).}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Count No.1 involved a robbery involving $10. Count No.2 involved a robbery involving $75. The victim was not seriously injured during the offence. If found guilty after a trial, the accused is not likely to get a prison sentence beyond 10 years, given present case precedents. A fine and a suspended prison sentence is not remote, if the accused is a first offender. The accused wanted trial in the Magistrate Court. The prosecutor did not object to that. In t erms of section 5(2) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009, and even section 5(1) of the same Decree, the Magistrate is empowered to deal with the matter summarily. Only in extremely serious and complex cases, should the Magistrate use his powers under se c tion 191 of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 to transfer cases, outside the Crimes Decree 2009, to the High Court. Note that the powers of the accused and/or the prosecutor to demand a High Court trial, as previously available before the 1st February 20 10, no longer exist. An application by the prosecutor is now subject to the Magistrate\rquote s decision, pursuant to section 188(2) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009. \par \par 18.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 In this case, the nature of the case and its surrounding circumstances were not of a ve ry serious character, to require trial with the aid of assessors. In my view, pursuant to section 5(2) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009, this case ought to have being tried summarily in the Magistrate Court. In my view, the learned Resident Magistrat e erred when he transferred the same to the High Court for trial, on 22nd March 2010. I direct that this case be sent to the Magistrate Court to be tried summarily, as soon as possible, in accordance with section 5(2) of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009. \par \par }\pard\plain \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 Salesi Temo \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 ACTING JUDGE \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid403178 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 AT Suva }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid403178\charrsid403178 4th June 2010}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid403178 \par }}