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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 delay is unjustifiable}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16482115\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  or unreasonable}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 , the court must weigh a number of factors.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 In }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 State v Rokotuiwa}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 i [1998] FJHC 196}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  Pain J identified a variety of fact
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5201548\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 or}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16482115\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  to be considered}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 , such as:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972946\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \loch\af0\dbch\af36\hich\f0 \'85\loch\f0 . the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the actions o\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
f the defendant, the actions of the prosecutor, availability of legal and judicial resources, the nature of the charge and prejudice to the defendant may be relevant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 " }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4736192\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4736192\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10954845\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [4]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4736192\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Further Pain J said:
\par 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 They are not exhaustive list of considerations.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
Each case must be considered by the court on its own facts and circumstances, balancing the competing factors to determine whether the delay is unreasonable.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 If it is, a permanent stay may be the appropriate remedy, but that is not the only redress availab
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 le [see }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Martin Tauranga District Cour}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  (supra) and }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 R v B}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2758353\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 (supra).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16482115\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12800331\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16482115\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Applicant}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 '}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16482115\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 s Submissions}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15229929\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15229929\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15480093\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 5}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15229929\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The applicant filed written submissions. The submissions, in the words of the applicant, }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15229929\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 are:
\par 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 That the case has been before the court system for over 2 years now.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
The prosecution cannot proceed with the hearing of this matter for reasons that the complainant who are key witnesses in this case are no}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5201548\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  attending the hearing dates.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Obviously it is the duty of the court to protect its process from being abused likewise to protect and safeguard the interests of the accused person.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
For this reason I hereby ask that the proceedings of this case be permanently stayed for the interest of j\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ustice.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15229929\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Interest of the Accused
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 That as a result in a lapse of more than 2 years, I}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ve lost contact with some of my witnesses.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 At present I have no knowledge of their whereabouts.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
Even if they are available and produced in court, are they still able to recall all the particular incidents that happened more than 2 years back?
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The right to a fair trial
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Even though our }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5201548\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
onstitution has been abrogated yet I feel under the European Con\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 vention of Human Rights}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5201548\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 his right does exist and is valid.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 In fact it is the duty of the court to safeguard and protect this right from being violated.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 In my view fair trials means today}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5201548\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  i}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
t would be most unfair that the courts adjourn the hearing of this \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 matter to some other date.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 In order to protect and safeguard my right to have this matter determined within a reasonable time and the right to a fair trial}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5201548\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
I hereby ask that your court allow the proceedings of this matter be permanently stayed accordingly.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 State}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 '}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 s Response}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502448\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15480093\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 6}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The State opposes the application.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Counsel for the State filed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10368214\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  a chronology}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  of the proceedings}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16482115\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  to explain the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10368214\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  delay, which I adopt:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 30-06-08: }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The Applicant first appeared in the Nasinu Magist\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
rate Court and elected a High Court trial. The Magistrate Court remanded the Applicant in custody and the matter was adjourned for the State to provide disclosures.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 17-07-08:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  The Magistrate Court at Nasinu formally transferred the case to the High Court a\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 nd remanded the Applicant in custody.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 18-07-08:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  The Case was first called in the High Court whereby the Applicant appeared in custody and now represented by the late Mr. John Semisi.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The Applicant applied for bail and the S}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5201548\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ate sought time to reply. The m
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 atter was adjourned to 21-07-08 therefore.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 21-07-08:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The matter was recalled in the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8401401\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 High}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  Court and the State made no objection to bail.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The Applicant was bailed thereafter.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 01-08-08:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
The matter was called in the High Court and adjourned for the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8401401\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 State}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  to file Information and Disclosures.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The Applicant was present but his counsel (who was not feeling well) was absent.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 15-08-08:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
The State was ordered to file Information and Disclosures by the end of the day (which was completed) and the matter was adjou\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 rned to 05-09-08 for plea and to set a hearing date.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 05-09-08:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5201548\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Counsel}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
 for the Applicant Mr. John Semisi sought further time in order for the Applicant to take his plea, despite being provided with disclosures by the State 2 weeks earlier.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The matter was \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 then adjourned to 19-09-08.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 19-09-08:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
All parties appeared and the matter was then set for trial to commence from 21-09-09 for 2 weeks.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 24-11-08 was fixed as a pretrial conference (PTC) date.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 19-02-09:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The Applicant appeared without his cou
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 nsel (who was engaged at the Fiji Institute of Technology) and there was no reply to the draft agreed facts supplied to Mr. John Semisi.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The draft agreed facts was submitted by the State to Mr. John Semisi }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1781181\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 on 16-02-09.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1781181\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The matter was again adjourned for PT\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 C to 19-03-09.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4720569\charrsid3933918 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1781181\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1781181\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 19-03-09:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1781181\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
Mr. John Semisi had not discussed the proposed agreed facts with the Applicant and sought further time to finalize this.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1781181\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The matter was adjourned to 18-05-09.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 13-08-09:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 It is unclear what happened in the mention dates prio
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 r to 13-08-09 but on 13-08-09, no reply regarding the proposed agreed facts had been }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4081385\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 received}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  by the State.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The matter was adjourned to 28-08-09 for PTC.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 28-08-09:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
The Applicant appeared in person as his counsel had passed away and stated that he will fin\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 d another lawyer.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Matter was adjourned to 14-09-09 to confirm legal representation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 14-09-09:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
The matter was further adjourned and there was no confirmation yet on whether the Applicant was going to be represented or not.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 18-09-09:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The matter was adjourn\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
ed for the Applicant to resolve his issue of legal representation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 22-09-09:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
The State filed its motion and supporting affidavit to vacate the hearing date that was to have commenced from 21-09-09.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The application by the State was granted.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The matter was \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 again set for trial to commence from 16-08-10 for 2 weeks.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
No further PTC date was fixed as the Applicant was on bail.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 06-08-10:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
The matter was re-called in the High Court whereby the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10947549\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  appeared in custody as he was recently charged\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  in another matter before the High Court too HAC 138 of 2010.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
The Applicant advised the court that he does not have his set of disclosures and time was given to the State to provide him with another set.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 09-08-10:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The Applicant was provided with another f
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ull set of disclosures and further remanded for mention on 16-08-10 and for trial proper to commence on 17-08-10.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 16-08-10:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9136081\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
The State advised the court of its intention to apply for a vacation of the trial date set to commence from 17-08-10.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1385406\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1385406\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 17-08-10:}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1385406\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Th\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
e State filed its notice of motion and supporting affidavit to have the trial adjourned at least until 24-08-10.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1385406\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The Applicant filed his application for stay in reply.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1385406\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Whether }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid221983\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 t}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 he delay is unreasonable or unjustified?}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249432\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15480093\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 7}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 As can be seen from the chronology, the delay from the date of the charge to the date the case was scheduled for trial }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 in August 2010 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15876125\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 is two}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  years.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15876125\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 After the applicant was charged, three months }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
were taken by the prosecution to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15876125\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 attend to pre-trial matters s\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 uch as filing}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  informatio}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4743998\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 n and serving}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  disclosures.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The applicant }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13919714\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 was represented by counsel}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15876125\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  and was on bail during these periods}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13919714\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13919714\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 After all pre-trial matters were concluded, the case 
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13919714\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 set for trial}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  on 21 September 2009.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 On 28 August 2009, the case was called and the court was advised of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 death of the applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 s counsel.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15480093\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 8}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 On 22 September 2009, the case was called for trial.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13919714\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 However, the trial }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1599613\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 did}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13919714\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  not commence because t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 he prosecution applied for an adjournment on the ground that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1599613\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 the complainants were}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  overseas.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The court granted an adjournment and set the case for trial on 16 August 2010.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1599613\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15480093\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 9}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1599613\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1599613\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 From the date}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  the adjournment }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1599613\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 was granted to the date of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15876125\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 the second trial, the 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 delay is one year.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15876125\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
This delay of one}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  year is solely attributed to the prosecution because they applied for an adj}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ournment of trial to secure attendance of the complainant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1599613\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  from overseas.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4736192\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
 The prosecution was granted an adjournment because they showed good cause. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10954845\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15480093\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 0}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
While I accept that there is some delay caused by the prosecution, the burden lies with the applicant to prove that it is so extreme that he cannot have a fair trial (}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 AG}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 '}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
s Reference (No. 1 of 1990)}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  (1991) QB 630).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
Stay of prosecution will only be granted on the ground of delay if there is prejudice of a kind that is incapable of being dealt by suitable directions from the trial court (}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 
\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Mohammed Sharif Sahim v. The State}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  Mis\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 c. Action No. 17 of 2007)}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 .
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12518204\charrsid3933918 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15480093\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 11}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12518204\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12518204\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
In principle the court must weigh the interests of the accused in having a fair trial against the legitimate expectation of the community that those who commit serious crime are prosecuted. When an accused is prejudiced in \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
having a fair trial by the delay, the proceedings can be stayed if there is no alternative remedy for the prejudice.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12274745\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 12}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The prejudice relied on by}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 applicant is the unavailability of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  witnesses or }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3408461\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 possibility of fade memories of available witnesses.

\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12274745\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 13}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
However, the applicant has not provided particulars of his missing witnesses. Without offering the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  relevance of the unavailable witne}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 sses}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  testimonies, I am unable to make a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
 finding on prejudice}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15876125\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
that the applicant will suffer }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 at trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15876125\charrsid3933918 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12274745\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [14]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11604606\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 O}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 n 9 A\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
ugust 2010 when the court offered the applicant assistance to secure attenda}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12518204\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 nce of his witnesses, he informed}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  the court that he will be calling four witnesses and that he does not require subpoenas.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
He did not suggest that his witnesses were unavailable.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  In this regard, there is some force in the State}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
s submissions that the raising of the issue of unavailable witnesses so late is a recent invention by the applicant to avoid trial, albeit, I make no such finding.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13461566\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 15}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 As far as }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 prejudice arising from }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11753897\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  possibility of fading}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11753897\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 memory of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11753897\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 available }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 witnesses is concerned, an appropriate }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 remedy is a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 direction to the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 assessors on the effect of delay on the witnesses}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1599613\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  testimonies}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 In my view, a possibility that}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  witnesses}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  memories may have faded over a period of time}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 alone cannot justify taking}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613753\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  the extreme step of staying a prosecution.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13461566\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 16}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Fo}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12518204\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 r the reasons given, the ground for stay has}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  not been made out. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015724\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 
There is nothing before the court to show}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11753897\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  that a fair trial cannot\hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  be held}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2978511\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  due to the post charge delay of two years.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11753897\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15876125\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Result}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13461566\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 17}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 ]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 The application for stay is refused.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10891778\charrsid3933918 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid7887700 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Daniel Goundar
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3933918 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10891778\charrsid3933918 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 At Suva
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 23rd August 2010
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Solicitors:
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9048999\charrsid3933918 \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Applicant in person
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af36\loch\f0 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for State}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10891778\charrsid3933918 
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