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\li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 RULING ON STAY \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Introduction \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [1]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 On 12th March 2010, the Director Public Prosecutions filed information against Applicants Sakiusa Tuisolia and Patricia Imrana Jalal.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Originally Fiji Inde pendent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) instituted actions separately against the two Applicants and later conduct of the prosecution was transferred to Director of Public Prosecutions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Thereafter the two cases filed separately against the Applicants were amalgamated. \par \par The information in 8 counts namely were: \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid16145780 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 FIRST COUNT}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2566496 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2566496 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 { \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 OPERATING A RESTAURANT WITHOUT A RESTAURANT LICENCE:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Contrary to Section 4(1) and 16 of Public Health (Hotels, Restaurant and Refreshment Bars) (Suva) Regulations, Cap. 111. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2566496 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2566496 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SAKIUSA TUISOLIA and IMRANA JALAL}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 between the 11th day of July 2008 continuously to the 29th day of July 2008 at Suva in the Central Division conducted a restaurant business, namely ROMA\rquote S HOOK & CHOOK FISH AND CHIPS, at a premises situated at shop 11, Victoria Corner, Gordon Street, Suva without a Restaurant License. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SECOND COUNT}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 { \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 FAILING TO DISPLAY REGULATIONS AND RESTAURANT LICENCE IN A PROMINENT PLACE:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Contrary to Section 14(1);13(1) and 16 of Public Health (Hotels, Restaurant and Refreshment Bars) (Suva) Regulations, Cap. 111. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SAKIUSA TUISOLIA and IMRANA JALAL}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 between the 11th day of July 2008 continuously to the 29th day of July 2008 at Suva in the Central Division conducted a restaurant business, namely ROMA\rquote S HOOK & CHOOK FISH AND CHIPS, at a premises situated at shop 11, Victoria Corner, Gordon Street, Suva without displaying the relevant Regulations and Restaurant License at a prominent place within the said premises. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid16145780 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 THIRD COUNT}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 { \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 DISOBEDIENCE OF LAWFUL ORDERS:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Contrary to Section 144 of the Penal Code Cap. 17. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SAKIUSA TUISOLIA and IMRANA JALAL}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 between the 29th day of August at Suva in the Central Division continued the conducted of a restaurant business, namely ROMA\rquote S HOOK & CHOOK FISH AND CHIPS, at a premises situated at shop 11, Victoria Corner, Gordon Street, Suva in direct disobedience of a lawful order issued on the 29th day of July 2008 by the Health Inspector of the Suva City Council under the Public Health Act Cap 111 order ing the cessation of the illegal operation of the said restaurant. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 FOURTH COUNT}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 { \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 OPERATING A RESTAURANT WITHOUT A RESTAURANT LICENCE:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Contrary to Section 4(1) and 16 of Public Health (Hotels, Restaurant and Refreshment Bars) (Suva) Regulations, Cap. 111. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SAKIUSA TUISOLIA and IMRANA JALAL}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 between the 5th day of February 2009 continuously to the 4th day of June 2009 at Suva in the Central Division conducted a restaurant business, namely ROMA\rquote S HOOK & CHOOK FISH AND CHIPS, at a premises situated at shop 11, Victoria Corner, Gordon Street, Suva without a Restaurant Licence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 FIFTH COUNT}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 { \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 FAILING TO DISPLAY REGULATIONS AND RESTAURANT LICENCE IN A PROMINENT PLACE:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Contrary to Section 14(1); 13(1) and 16 of Public Health (Hotels, Restaurant and Refreshment Bars) (Suva) Regulations, Cap. 111. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SAKIUSA TUISOLIA and IMRANA JALAL}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 between the 5th day of February 2009 to the 4th day of June 2009 at Suva in the Central Division conducted a restaurant business, namely ROMA\rquote S HOOK & CHOOK FISH AND CHIPS, at a premises situated at shop 11, Victoria Corner, Gordon Street, Suva without displaying the relevant Regulations and Restaurant Licence at a prominent place within the said premises. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SIXTH COUNT}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 { \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 OPERATING A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENCE:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Contrary to Section 16(1) (2) and Schedule 2 of the Food Safety Act of 2003. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SAKIUSA TUISOLIA and IMRANA JALAL}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 between the 5th day of June 2009 continuously to the 29th day of August 2009 at Suva in the Central Division operated a food establishment,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 namely ROMA\rquote S HOOK AND CHOOK FISH AND CHIPS, at a premises situated at shop 11, Victoria Corner, Gordon Street, Suva without a Licence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SEVENTH}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 } {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 COUNT}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 { \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 DISOBEDIENCE OF LAWFUL ORDERS:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Contrary to Section 144 of the Penal Code Cap. 17. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SAKIUSA TUISOLIA and IMRANA JALAL}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 on the 11th day of August 2009 at Suva in the Central Division continued the conduct of a restaurant business, namely ROMA\rquote S HOOK & CHOOK FISH AND CHIPS, at a premises situated at shop 11, Victoria Corner, Gordon Street, Suva in direct disobedience of a lawful order issued on the 5th day of August 1009 by the Health Inspector of the Suva City Council ordering the cessa tion of the illegal operation of the said restaurant. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 EIGHTH COUNT}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 { \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 GIVING FALSE INFORMATION TO A PUBLIC OFFICER:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Contrary to Section 143 of the Penal Code Cap. 17. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16267268 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 SAKIUSA TUISOLIA}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 on the 5th day of August 2009 at Suva in the Central Division gave false information to the Health Inspector of the Suva City Council that he would comply with the Public Health Regulations that he has not complied with since the 11th of July 2008, in or der to avoid being prosecuted by the Health Inspector, but instead sold off the illegal business operation situated at shop 11, Victoria Corner, Gordon Street, Suva namely HOOK & CHOOK FISH AND CHIPS to one Richard Chow of Freshet International. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [2]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 This a pplication has been made by the two applicants urging court that the charges laid against the Applicants be dismissed or permanently stayed upon the following grounds. \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The charges were statute barred pursuant to Section 219 of the Criminal Procedure Code at the time the charges were filed, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The Prosecution was wrongly instituted in the name of FICAC and subsequently taken over by the Director of Public Prosecutions in its own name, \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 That the charges if validly laid within time ought to have been prosecuted by the Local Authority in the Magistrate \rquote s Court, \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The charges are contrary to }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Section 131 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 and }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 132}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 of the Public Health Act, \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The charges were laid contrary to }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Section 33(3)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 of the Food and Safety Act 2003, \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (f)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The charges have been brought contrary to }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Section 65(1) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 of the Food and Safety Act 2003, \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (g)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The charges against Ms. Jalal are brought contrary to Section 134 of the Public Health Act, \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (h)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The charges under Section 144 of the Penal Code are defective and statute barred, and \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Continued prosecution of the charges would be an abuse of process.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [3]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The court carefully considered the submissions made by counsel on behalf of both parties. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par The Law}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par [4]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The inherent power to stay criminal proceedings to prevent abuse of process has long been recognised in common law.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 But it should only be employed in exceptional circumstances }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 (State v Waisale Rokotuiwai HAC 0009 of 1995).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par [5]}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In Jago v The District Court of New South Wales (1989) 168 CLR 23 Mason CJ}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 High Court of Australia said}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 :}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 To justify a permanent stay of criminal proceedings, there must be a fundamental defect which goes to the root of the trial, }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 of such a nature that nothing that a trial Judge can do in the conduct of the trial can relieve against its unfair consequences......}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [6]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The authorities also recognise that an abuse of court\rquote s process could take a variety of forms.}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In Rogers v The Queen (1994) 181 CLR 181, Mason CJ}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 commented: \par }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 .....The circumstances in which abuse of process may arise are extremely varied and it would be unwise to limit those circumstances to fixed categories.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Likewise, it would be a mistake to treat the discussion in judgments of particular circumstances as necessarily confining the concept of abuse of process}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [7]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The nature of the superior court\rquote s power to stay its own proceedings was addressed by }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Mason CJ, Deane and Dawson JJ in Walton v Gardiner (1993) 177 CLR 378,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 which was discussed in }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Zollo v National Australia Bank Ltd and Anor (2009) SASC 38, 23 February 2009}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par [8]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The inherent jurisdiction of a superior court to stay its proceedings on grounds of abuse of process extends to all those categories of cases in which the processes and procedures of the court, which exist to administer justice with fairness and imp artiality, may be converted into instruments of injustice or unfairness.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Thus, it has long been established that, regardless of the propriety of the purpose of the person responsible for their institution and maintenance, proceedings will constitute an abuse of process if they can be clearly seen to be foredoomed to fail. \par \par [9]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Queen v John David Leece No. ACT G20 of 1995 FED. No. 268/96}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Criminal Law-Appeal-Practice and Procedure in the Federal Court of Australia, citing }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Jago v District Court of New South Wales (1989)168 CLR 23, Gallop and hill JJ, }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Underpinning the Power of the Court to stay proceedings is the requirement that the court intervene where those proceedings constitute an abuse of process.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 As Brennan J said in Jago }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 An abuse of process occurs when the process of the court is put in motion for a purpose which, in the eye of the law, it is not intended to serve or when the process is incapable of serving the purpose it is intended to serve.}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The purpose of criminal proce edings, generally speaking, is to hear and determine finally whether the accused has engaged in conduct which amount to an offence and, on that account, is deserving of punishment.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 When criminal process is used only for that purpose and is capable of serving that purpose, there is no abuse of process}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [10]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 An example of a circumstance where the process of a criminal trial will be incapable of serving the purpose it is intended to serve will be where the proceedings are such that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 they can clearly be seen to be foredoomed to fail}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 (}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Mason CJ, Deane and Dawson JJ in Walton v Gardiner (1993) 177 CLR 378 at 293).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par [11]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 I bear in mind these principles to consider the grounds urged for stay in this case. \par \par [12]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 By this application the Applicants move that the charges be dismissed or stayed permanently. It was submitted that the court could act in terms of Section 290 of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009. \par \par [13]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Section 290 provides for Pre Trial orders, which is a new provision that was not in the Criminal Procedure Code Cap.21.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The objectives of this part are mentioned in Section 289. \par \par [14]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Section 290 (1) reads as follows: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Prior to the trial of any criminal proceedings either party may make application to the c ourt having control of the proceeding for any order necessary to protect the interests of either party or to ensure that a fair trial of all the issues is facilitated, and such applications may relate to:- \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10037450 { \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 any determination as to the most appropriate locality of the court at which the trial should take place, and the transfer of the proceedings to the most appropriate court; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10037450 { \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 compelling the attendance of any witness or the production of any evidence at the trial; \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 compelling the provision by th e prosecution to the defence of any briefs of evidence, copies of documents or any other matter which should fairly be provided to enable a proper preparation of the defence case; \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 a challenge to the use of any report or other evidence that may unfairly prejudice the defence case; \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 a challenge to the validity of the charge, complaint or information as disclosing no offence under the law; \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (f)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 a challenge to the proceedings on the grounds of the breach of any fundamental human right of the accused person, or any applicable human rights issue; and \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (g)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 any matter concerning the giving of an alibi notice and the information to be provided in such a notice. \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (h)\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10037450 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 the signing of agreed facts under section 135(1) of this Decree. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [15]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 It was submitted on behalf of the Applicants that the applicants have challenged the charges on number of grounds and that the charges are bad in Law. \par \par [16]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In terms of S ection 290(1) (e) such applications may relate to a challenge to the validity of the charge, complaint or information as disclosing no offence under the Law. \par \par [17]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In this case clear offences are disclosed in all counts.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore Section 290(1) (e) has no application to this case. \par \par [18]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 As mentioned earlier the Law on permanent stay is based on common Law principles, which is different from Section 290 applications of which objectives are given in Section 289 of the Criminal Procedure Decree. \par \par [19]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 I will now deal with the application for permanent stay. \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Ground (a) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The charges were statute barred pursuant to Section 219 of the Criminal Procedure Code at the time the charges were filed. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Section 219}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Except where a longer time is specially allowed by law, no offence, the maximum punishment for which does not exceed imprisonment for six months\'85.or a fine of one hundred dollars or both, shall be triable by a magistrates\rquote court, unless the charge or complaint relating to it is laid within six months from the time when the matter of such charge or complaint arose. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 [20]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Counsel for State (Respondent) submitted at the hearing that Section 187 of the Criminal Procedure Decree applies on limitation of time as the Criminal Procedure Decree has retrospective effect. \par \par [21]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 This position cannot be accepted for following reasons.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10779103\charrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Part XXII of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 provides transitional provisions. \par \par [22]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Section 301(1):- \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 A court hearing any proceeding for an offence which was commenced prior to the commencement of this Decree may apply the provisions of this Decree if no judgment has been made in the case and no sentence has been imposed on the offender prior to the comme ncement of this Decree. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 [23]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The words }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 this decree may apply}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 shows a discretion given to court.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10779103\charrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Further Section 299(1) says:}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10779103 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10779103 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Nothing in this decree affects the validity of any court proceedings commenced or conducted prior to the commencement of this Decree. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [24]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 came into operation on 1/2/2010.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10779103\charrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 These proceedings commenced in the Magistrates Court prior to this date. \par \par [25]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefo re, Part XXII of the Criminal Procedure Decree 2009 will not invalidate the proceedings which was filed prior to 1/2/2010.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 I accordingly find that limitation time given in Section 219 of Criminal Procedure Code Cap. 21 will apply to this case. \par \par [26]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The pe nal section of the Public Health (Hotels, Restaurant and Refreshment Bars) (Suva) Regulations Cap. 111, Section 16 reads as follows: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Any person convicted of an offence under the provisions of these Regulations shall be liable on conviction in the case of a first offence to a fine not exceeding $20, and in the case of a second offence to a fine not exceeding $40, and in the case of a subsequent offence to a fine not exceeding $100 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both such fine an d imprisonment, and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $4 for each day during which the offence continues. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 [27]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In Count Nos.1 and 2 of the information, the period of the continuation of the offence is given as 11th July 2008 \endash 29th July 2008 which is 19 days (both days inclusive).Therefore the maximum fine specified as $20 for the first offence and further fines at the rate of $4 a day for 18 days during the continuance of the offence will add up to a total of $92 which is less than $100.00. \par \par [28]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Further, the charges were filed after the lapse of 6 months. Hence in terms of Section 219 of the Criminal Procedure Code, Count Nos. 1 and 2 are caught within the limitation given in the said Section 219 and are foredoomed to fail. \par \par [29]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 As conceded by the counsel for the applicants in their submissions Section 219 0f the Criminal Procedure Code will not apply to counts 4 and 5 of the information. \par \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 I will deal with Grounds (b), (c), (d), (e) together.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par [30]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Counsel for Applicants contends that Section 2A (1) of the FICAC Promulgation 11 of 2007 makes provision where FICAC may prosecute in its own name before any court.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 It was submitted that the promulgation empowers the FICAC only to investigate and prosecute those offences mentioned therein.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore FICAC is not empowered to prosecute these offences in its own name.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Counsel for Applicants acknowledges that cases could be transferred from FICAC to DPP but it was submitted that, that didn \rquote t cure the fact that FICAC had no authority to institute these charges under its own name. \par \par [31]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Further, it was submitted on behalf of the applicants that defence did not accept the contention of the state, that anyone could commence prosecutions for regulatory offences or even Penal Code offences. \par \par [32]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Further, it was submitted that Justice Shameem\rquote s general ruling in }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 FICAC v Inoke Devo}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 that any person could lay a complaint in the Magistrate\rquote s Court and the court had no powers to refuse to accept such complaints was not acceptable. \par \par [33]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In the case of }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 FICAC v Inoke Devo Criminal Case No. HAC. 177 of 2007}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Justice Shameem referred to the case }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 LTA v Ajay Singh (2003) FJCA 6AAU}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 00500.2002S}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 where the Court of Appeal considered the right of the LTA to prosecute in the absence of any statutory provision where it said: \par }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 It is perfectly clear that any person has the right to bring and to prosecute a case in court.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 When a police officer brings a case and prosecutes it, he does not do so by virtue of his position of a police officer, but because he is exercising the right of any member of the public to lay an information and prosecute an offence; }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Lund v Thompson (1959) 1 QB 283. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [34]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 I am inclined to agree with Justice Shameem.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The submission of the counsel for Applicants that the FICAC had no power to commence a prosecution other than what is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 conferred by Promulgation No.29 cannot}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 sustain.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore, FICAC had the power to commence proceedings in this case. \par \par [35]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Certificate issued in terms of Section 33(3) of the Food Safety Act 2003 is filed of record.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In terms of Section 67 of the Food Safety Act the said letter of appointment dated 17/12/2009 is in respect of a specific proceeding as mentioned in Section 67 of the Act. \par \par [36]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore, the intentions of the Central Board of Health is clear and I find that in terms of Section 67, FICAC is empowered to institute and carry on proceedings under the Act. \par \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Ground (f)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [37]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Applicants submit that in terms of Section 65(1) of the Food Safety Act 2003 the charges against the two Applicants are misconceived, premature and they are brought in order to embarrass them.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 They submit that in terms of Section 65(1), the body corporate has to be convicted first before charges were laid against them. \par \par [38]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Section 65(1) of the Food Safety Act states: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 If a body corporate is convicted of an offence under this act, the Managing Director or similar officer of the body corporate may also be charged with the same offence as if the act of the body corporate was a personal act of such Director of Officer.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [39]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 State submits that facts in the cases of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Pacific Harbour International Hotel v Buttala (1995) FJHC 35 and Solomon v Solomon and Co. Limited}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 which were brought to the notice of court by the applicants, were}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 different from the facts of this case. It was submitted by the state that the law does not protect or shield the Director or Directors from criminal liability when it was their actions that resulted in direct breaches of the Law.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 I agree with the submission of the State. \par \par [40]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The involvements of the Applicants of the running of the restaurant in question is a question to be decided at the trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 But, when it comes to Count No. 6 of the information, court will have to consider the specific provision provided in the Food Safety Act.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 With regard to other Counts, in the absence of specific provision on the piercing of the veil of incorporation, it would not protect the Directors from criminal liability. \par \par [41]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In terms of Section 65(1) of the Food Safety Act it is a condition precedent that the prosecution gets a conviction against the body corporate before charging the Managing Director or a similar officer.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In this case no charges were filed a gainst the body corporate, that is Bottomline Investments Limited. Therefore the prosecution is prevented by charging the Applicants by Law (Section 65(1)) prior to getting a conviction against the body corporate.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Hence, Count No. 6 is foredoomed to fail. \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par Ground (g) }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The charges against Ms. Jalal are brought contrary to Section 134 of the Public Health Act.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [42]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In Counts 3 and 7 both the Applicants are charged for Disobedience of Lawful orders contrary to Section 144 of the Penal Code. \par \par [43]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Applicants argue that the notices in issue which were alleged to have been disobeyed were neither addressed nor served on the 2nd Applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Imrana Jalal.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par [44]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 State submits that operating a business without a licence is an absolute liability offence and not a strict liability offence and abatement notices are given in strict liability offences. \par \par [45]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In this case in Counts 3 and 7, both Applicants are charged for disobedience of Lawful orders.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Only the 1st Applicant Sakiusa Tuisolia was addressed and served with such an order. \par \par [46]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The notices dated 21/7/2008 and 28/7/2009 which were marked and produced as Annexures 8 and 9 to the affidavit of Sakiusa Tuisolia which are relevant to Counts 3 and 7 are neither addressed no served on the 2nd Applicant}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Imrana Jalal.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Having heard the submissions of learned Counsel for Applicants and Respondent, and upon an examination of the notices referred to above, I am of the view that a charge of disobedience of lawful orders cannot be framed against a person on whom no such order was made or served.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore, this court concludes that Counts 3 and 7 against the 2nd Applicant are foredoomed to fail. \par \par [47]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Further, it was submitted by applicants that the 2nd noti ce dated 28/7/2009 which was sent to the 1st Applicant was defective, and that it was submitted that in terms of Section 72(2) of the Food Safety Act, Sections 40 \endash 48 of the Public Health Act (Cap.111) were repealed.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par [48]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The Food Safety Act came into o peration on 5th June, 2009 by commencement notice published in Supplementary Gazette No. 7 of 5/6/2009.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 The regulations made under the Public Health Act (Cap.111) are made in terms of Section 40 which were repealed on 5/6/2009.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore the 2nd notice which was sent to 1st Applicant dated 28/7/2009 under regulations of the Public Health Act is without a legal basis and it could not be acted upon.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore Count No.7 is foredoomed to fail. \par \par [49]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Counsel for State submitted that this could be cured by an am ended information and, that reference to the wrong regulation would not affect the validity of the notice. I am unable to agree with this submission for the reasons stated above. \par \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Ground (h)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 .The charges under Section 144 are defective and statute barred. \par \par [50]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 On behalf of the Applicants it was submitted that in terms of Section 144 of the Penal Code a person could be charged only, unless any other penalty or mode of proceeding is expressly prescribed. \par \par [51]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 It is clear from plain reading of section 144 of the Penal Code, that a person can be punished in terms of this section only if there is no other penalty or mode of proceeding is prescribed in respect of such disobedience. \par }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 [52]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Counts 3 and 7 are offences contrary to Section 144 of the Penal Code.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Cont ention of the applicants is that Section 141 of the Public Health Act provides a general penalty and that therefore the Applicants cannot be charged under Section 144 of the Penal Code. \par \par [53]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In terms of regulation 4(1) of the Public Health regulations, it is an offence to conduct a restaurant without a licence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore, a person can be charged in terms of those regulations for operating a restaurant without a licence. \par \par [54]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Section 141 of the Public Health Act states}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 :}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Any person who contravenes or fail s to comply with any provision of this Act or any regulation, by-law, order or notice made or issued thereunder shall be guilty of an offence and shall, where no specific penalty is provided, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten dollars or in the case of a continuing offence to a fine not exceeding four dollars a day for each day during which the offence continues after conviction and in default of payment of any penalty under this section to imprisonment for any period not exceeding one month. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par [55]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 There fore it is clear that for disobedience of lawful orders or notices, a person can be charged under Section 141 of the Public Health Act.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore, as specific provision for penalty is provided in Section 141 of the Public Health Act, the complainants in th is case cannot be charged for disobedience of lawful orders in terms of Section 144 of the Penal Code.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore Count Nos. 3 and 7 are misconceived and bad in Law.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par [56]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Permanent Stay should not be granted if there is a remedy, the State submits.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 But even if the court permits to charge for such disobedience in terms of Section 141 of the Public Health Act, limitation in Section 219 of the Criminal Procedure Code will apply.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In terms of Section 141 of the Public Health Act for continuing offence penalty of $4 a day starts after conviction.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore the Counts 3 and 7 are clearly foredoomed to fail, even if the Applicants are charged in terms of Section 141 of the Public Health Act. \par \par [57]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Counsel for applicants further submitted that the alleged offe nces mentioned in Counts 2 and 5 can only be charged against the licencees.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 It was the position of the Prosecution that the 1st and 2nd Applicants were not in possession of a licence and it was on that basis that the Applicants were charged for operating a restaurant without a restaurant licence.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In terms of Section 14(1) of the Public Health (Hotels, Restaurants and Refreshment Bars) Regulations, a licencee is obliged to display the licence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Therefore the Count Nos. 2 and 5 are clearly bad in law and foredoomed to fail.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par \par [58]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Making submissions on the background of the case Counsel for Applicants submitted that prosecution cannot be allowed to continue based on the doctrine of waiver and estoppel. The doctrine of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 estoppel does not operate in criminal proceedings in common law jurisdictions }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Rogers v The Queen (1994) 181 CLR 251. \par \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 [59]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In view of the above reasoning charges in counts 1,2,3,5,6 and 7 are foredoomed to fail and intended proceedings in respect of these counts constitute an abuse of process, as complained by the applicants. \par \par [60]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 In conclusion, I make order permanently staying proceedings in relation to counts 1,2,3,5,6,and 7 of the information. \par \par [61]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Prosecution may proceed with count 4 against both applicants and with count 8 against the 1st applicant. \par \par [62]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 I make no order as to costs. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 Priyantha Fernando \par Puisne Judge. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10037450 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10037450\charrsid10037450 At Suva \par 19th July 2010. \par }}