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State called the officer-in-charge of Suva Prison Mr. Vitoriano to give evidence regarding the present living condition at the remand prison.
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\par [7]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Now I consider Section 3(1) of the Bail Act:
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
Every accused person has a right to be released on bail unless it is not in the interests of justice that bail should be granted}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 [8]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
I agree with the applicant that he is entitled to bail under the section above discussed but the above section is subject to several limitations, especially Section 17(2) and Section 19(1) of the Bail Act.
\par 
\par [9]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Section 17(2) states as follow:
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The primary
 consideration in deciding whether to grant bail is the likelihood of the accused person appearing in court to answer the charges laid against him or her}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 [10]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
The question before the Court is whether this applicant will surrender himself for the trial in the High Court.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
For this purpose let me consider the nature of the charge leveled against the applicant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 As per the information:
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
Aparama Mani is charged with the following offence:
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 FIRST COUNT
\par }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Statement of Offence
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 :}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Contrary to Secti
on 311 (1) (b) of the Crimes Decree No. 44 of 2009.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Particulars of Offence
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
Aparama Mani, on the 1st day of May, 2010 at Samabula in the Central Division, armed with an offensive weapon stole $350.00 cash, a black berry mobile valued at $800.00 and a Gold diamond ring valued at $1000.00, all to the total value of $2,150.00 from }
{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 ANTHONY PRICE}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 .
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 SECOND COUNT
\par }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Statement of Offence
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 GRIEVOUS HARM}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 : Contrary to Section 258 of the Crimes Decree No. 44 of 2009.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Particulars of Offence
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 APARAMA MANI}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 , on the 1st day of May, 2010 at Samabula in the Central Division, unlawfully and maliciously did grievous harm to }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 FILIMONI BOGILEKA}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 .}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par [11]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The applicant has 19 previous convictions among them two for escaping from lawful custody.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 This clearly shows that he may not present himself for trial if he is enlarged on bail.
\par 
\par [12]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
The Officer-in-charge of Suva Prison submits that this applicant attempted to escape from prison on the 18th July 2010 and presently kept at Naboro Prison.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 It should be noted that this applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
s application was taken up on the 12th July 2010 and adjourned to 27th July 2010 in the meantime he tried to escape from the remand prison.
\par 
\par [13]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 There are two pending cases against this applicant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The present case is for Aggravated Robbery which is punishable under Section 311(a) of the Crimes Decree 2009.
\par 
\par [14]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
As per the summary of facts available to the Court from the trial file this applicant has robbed things worth over $2150 and caused injuries to the Security guard with a knife.
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\par [15]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
It was submitted by the State that this applicant has a similar case of Aggravated Robbery which is pending in the High Court for trial.
\par 
\par [16]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The State submits that the present case against the applicant has sufficient material evidence
 and can be proved beyond reasonable doubt.
\par 
\par [17]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
Considering these facts the State Counsel submits that this applicant has the likelihood of not appearing in Court to answer the charges against him.
\par 
\par [18]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 I seriously considering the following factors submitted by the State Counsel:
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 a)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The Applicant does not have a family of his own to look after.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 b)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The Applicant is unemployed and is not currently enrolled in any educational programmes.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 c)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The Applicant states in his application that he is married.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par Evidence obtained from one Mere Taleilakeba suggests that he isn}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 t.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 She confirms being his girlfriend and that she is married to another.
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 d)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 He can remain in custody and still have access to legal advice by engaging either Legal Aid or a private lawyer.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 He will not be denied his right to a fair trial.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 e)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The Remand centre allows access to the Prison Library where the applicant can prepare his defence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 f)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The remandees are spread amongst the Suva and Naboro prison to cater for high numbers thus avoiding overcrowding.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10296761 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 g)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 That the applicant is a seasoned offender having 20 previous convictions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 State submits that this portrays an indifference to Prison and accommodations therein.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par [19]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The above factors were i
nformed to the applicant and he has not countered any of these factors which receives my attention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
I find the applicant has no attachment to the Society to stay and present himself for the trial.
\par 
\par [20]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 In the case of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Adesh Singh vs State}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 (1988 FJHC8, (14 July 1988) Fatiaki J}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387  summarized the following factors to consider a bail application.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The Fiji courts have developed principles of bail along similar lines.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
In the authorities cited to me by counsel, the factors relevant to a bail application, were summarized as follows (Fatiaki J in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Adesh Singh & Ors}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387  Miscellaneous Act No. 11 and 12 of 1988):
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10296761 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The presumption of innocence;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}Whether the accused to appear to stand trial;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}Whether bail has been refused previously;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}The seriousness of the charges;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}The likelihood of the accused re-offending on bail;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}Any interference with prosecution witnesses;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}The accused}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 s character;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}The accused}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 s right to prepare his defence;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}The likelihood of further charges;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}The State}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 s opposition to bail}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 .
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par [21]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 It is pertinent to observe that the above principles were set out in the European Convention on Human Rights also.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The fundamental principle has always been, 
and continues to be that bail will be granted unless the Court believes that the accused may not appear for trial.
\par 
\par [22]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Now I consider Section 19(1) of the Bail Act.
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10296761 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 19. (1)}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 An accused person must be granted bail unless in the opinion of the police officer or the court, as the case may be 
\endash 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10296761 {
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The accused person is unlikely to surrender to custody and appear in court to answer the charges laid;}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10296761 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10296761\charrsid8748387 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10296761 {
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 The interests of the accused person will not be serve through the granting the bail; or}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10296761 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10296761\charrsid8748387 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10296761 {
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Granting bail to the accused person would endanger the public interest or make the protection of the community more difficult}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 [23]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
Considering the present charge which carries a maximum imprisonment of 20 years under the Crimes Decree, I doubt that this applicant will present himself for the trial.
\par 
\par [24]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Considering Section 19(1) of the Bail Act in the light of his previous convictions:
\par 
\par Namely, the applicant has:
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \f38\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af38\dbch\af0\loch\f38 -\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 3 convictions for breaking and entering
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \f38\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af38\dbch\af0\loch\f38 -\tab}3 convictions for burglary
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \f38\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af38\dbch\af0\loch\f38 -\tab}2 convictions for larceny in dwelling house
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \f38\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af38\dbch\af0\loch\f38 -\tab}2 convictions for larceny
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \f38\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af38\dbch\af0\loch\f38 -\tab}1 conviction for damaging property
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \f38\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af38\dbch\af0\loch\f38 -\tab}4 convictions for robbery with violence
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \f38\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af38\dbch\af0\loch\f38 -\tab}2 convictions for escaping from lawful custody
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \f38\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af38\dbch\af0\loch\f38 -\tab}1 conviction of Rape
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \f38\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 \hich\af38\dbch\af0\loch\f38 -\tab}1 conviction of unlawful use of Motor vehicle
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 [25]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
In considering all the above facts as the circumstances, the State Counsel has satisfied me that there is a substantive risk that if released, the applicant may not appear at the trial of these charges.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10296761 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 [26]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
For the reasons stated above, this application for bail is refused.
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10296761 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid15471127 S Thurairaja
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid15471127 JUDGE
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10296761 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 At Suva
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8748387 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Solicitors
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8748387\charrsid8748387 Accused in Person
\par Office of the Director of Public Prosecution for State
\par }}