{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\uc1\deff36\stshfdbch0\stshfloch0\stshfhich0\stshfbi0\deflang1033\deflangfe1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;} {\f36\fswiss\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 00000000000000000000}Calibri;}{\f37\froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}{\f38\froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}{\f40\froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;} {\f41\froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}{\f42\froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}{\f43\froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\f44\froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;} {\f45\froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}{\f397\fswiss\fcharset238\fprq2 Calibri CE;}{\f398\fswiss\fcharset204\fprq2 Calibri Cyr;}{\f400\fswiss\fcharset161\fprq2 Calibri Greek;}{\f401\fswiss\fcharset162\fprq2 Calibri Tur;} {\f404\fswiss\fcharset186\fprq2 Calibri Baltic;}}{\colortbl;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green255\blue255;\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255; \red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;\red128\green128\blue128;\red192\green192\blue192;}{\stylesheet{\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \snext0 \styrsid6565143 Normal;}{\*\cs10 \additive \ssemihidden Default Paragraph Font;}{\* \ts11\tsrowd\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\trcbpat1\trcfpat1\tscellwidthfts0\tsvertalt\tsbrdrt\tsbrdrl\tsbrdrb\tsbrdrr\tsbrdrdgl\tsbrdrdgr\tsbrdrh\tsbrdrv \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\langnp1024\langfenp1024 \snext11 \ssemihidden Normal Table;}{\s15\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \snext15 \styrsid6565143 No Spacing;}{\s16\qj \li720\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext16 \styrsid6565143 List Paragraph;}{\s17\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tqc\tx4680\tqr\tx9360\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext17 \slink18 \styrsid6565143 footer;}{\*\cs18 \additive \fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\loch\f36\hich\af36\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon10 \slink17 \slocked \styrsid6565143 Char Char;}}{\*\latentstyles\lsdstimax156\lsdlockeddef0} {\*\listtable{\list\listtemplateid-395806520\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid-1143556700\'03(\'00);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\fbias0 \fi-360\li1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2 \leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0 \levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li4320\lin4320 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li5040\lin5040 } {\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0 \levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li6480\lin6480 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0 {\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li7200\lin7200 }{\listname ;}\listid48117683}{\list\listtemplateid-1285498392\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0 \levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid704529312\'03(\'00);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\fbias0 \fi-720\li1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li1800\lin1800 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li2520\lin2520 } {\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li3240\lin3240 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0 \levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li3960\lin3960 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0 {\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li4680\lin4680 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers \'01;}\fi-360\li5400\lin5400 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li6120\lin6120 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2 \leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li6840\lin6840 }{\listname ;}\listid410539691}{\list\listtemplateid-119372946\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc4 \levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid2088511074\'03(\'00);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\fbias0 \fi-360\li1080\lin1080 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0 \levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li1800\lin1800 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext \leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li2520\lin2520 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;} \fi-360\li3240\lin3240 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li3960\lin3960 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2 \leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li4680\lin4680 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0 \levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li5400\lin5400 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li6120\lin6120 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li6840\lin6840 } {\listname ;}\listid549271266}{\list\listtemplateid-891790926\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'00.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fbias0 \fi-360\li720\lin720 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2 \leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0 \levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li4320\lin4320 } {\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0 \levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0 {\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li6480\lin6480 }{\listname ;}\listid654794712}{\list\listtemplateid934964432\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0 \levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid-1611738082\'02\'00.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fbias0 \fi-360\li1080\lin1080 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li1800\lin1800 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li2520\lin2520 } {\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li3240\lin3240 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0 \levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li3960\lin3960 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0 {\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li4680\lin4680 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers \'01;}\fi-360\li5400\lin5400 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li6120\lin6120 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2 \leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li6840\lin6840 }{\listname ;}\listid982468431}{\list\listtemplateid-2113787470\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc4 \levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid480274454\'03(\'00);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\fbias0 \fi-360\li1800\lin1800 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0 \levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li2520\lin2520 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext \leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li3240\lin3240 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;} \fi-360\li3960\lin3960 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li4680\lin4680 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2 \leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li5400\lin5400 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0 \levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li6120\lin6120 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li6840\lin6840 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li7560\lin7560 } {\listname ;}\listid1416315207}{\list\listtemplateid1413896776\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid2035315656\'03(\'00);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\fbias0 \fi-720\li1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li1800\lin1800 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2 \leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li2520\lin2520 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0 \levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li3240\lin3240 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li3960\lin3960 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li4680\lin4680 } {\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li5400\lin5400 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0 \levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-360\li6120\lin6120 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0 {\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fi-180\li6840\lin6840 }{\listname ;}\listid1975207435}}{\*\listoverridetable{\listoverride\listid654794712\listoverridecount0\ls1}{\listoverride\listid48117683\listoverridecount0\ls2} {\listoverride\listid1416315207\listoverridecount0\ls3}{\listoverride\listid1975207435\listoverridecount0\ls4}{\listoverride\listid410539691\listoverridecount0\ls5}{\listoverride\listid549271266\listoverridecount0\ls6}{\listoverride\listid982468431 \listoverridecount0\ls7}}{\*\rsidtbl \rsid811014\rsid862776\rsid1598413\rsid1972231\rsid2193419\rsid2309175\rsid2371452\rsid2504626\rsid2506087\rsid3176464\rsid3422714\rsid3810279\rsid3822112\rsid3831056\rsid4160285\rsid4329331\rsid4331392\rsid4744076 \rsid4815830\rsid4855016\rsid4931203\rsid5052173\rsid5062183\rsid5123780\rsid5339205\rsid5592493\rsid5643559\rsid6060947\rsid6160848\rsid6514138\rsid6565143\rsid6782860\rsid6953338\rsid7366506\rsid7483118\rsid7958375\rsid8016262\rsid8083724\rsid8270074 \rsid8524331\rsid8598875\rsid8717130\rsid8790013\rsid8866877\rsid9189166\rsid9452663\rsid9455426\rsid9776131\rsid10311971\rsid10712439\rsid10749241\rsid10759815\rsid11014019\rsid11292607\rsid11355540\rsid11404427\rsid11880640\rsid11928628\rsid12063525 \rsid12081942\rsid12211158\rsid12921552\rsid12931985\rsid12983114\rsid13198352\rsid14055906\rsid14105686\rsid14108652\rsid14496123\rsid14510136\rsid14550002\rsid14695321\rsid14967201\rsid15032169\rsid15159555\rsid15297671\rsid15405516\rsid15541791 \rsid15560408\rsid15864576\rsid15945946\rsid16592213\rsid16597937\rsid16671932}{\*\generator Microsoft Word 11.0.5604;}{\info{\title \'93this is a quote, has said, of me saying \'91this is a quote\'92\'94}{\author ruddley_e}{\operator freriks_k} {\creatim\yr2010\mo10\dy4\hr10\min22}{\revtim\yr2010\mo10\dy10\hr17\min22}{\version3}{\edmins22}{\nofpages10}{\nofwords3311}{\nofchars18878}{\*\company PacLII}{\nofcharsws22145}{\vern24689}}\margl1440\margr1440 \widowctrl\ftnbj\aenddoc\noxlattoyen\expshrtn\noultrlspc\dntblnsbdb\nospaceforul\hyphcaps0\formshade\horzdoc\dgmargin\dghspace180\dgvspace180\dghorigin1440\dgvorigin1440\dghshow1\dgvshow1 \jexpand\viewkind4\viewscale100\pgbrdrhead\pgbrdrfoot\splytwnine\ftnlytwnine\htmautsp\nolnhtadjtbl\useltbaln\alntblind\lytcalctblwd\lyttblrtgr\lnbrkrule\nobrkwrptbl\snaptogridincell\allowfieldendsel\wrppunct \asianbrkrule\rsidroot6565143\newtblstyruls\nogrowautofit \fet0{\*\ftnsep \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid5339205 \chftnsep \par }}{\*\ftnsepc \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid5339205 \chftnsepc \par }}{\*\aftnsep \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid5339205 \chftnsep \par }}{\*\aftnsepc \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid5339205 \chftnsepc \par }}\sectd \linex0\endnhere\sectlinegrid360\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid14550002\sftnbj {\footer \pard\plain \s17\qr \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tqc\tx4680\tqr\tx9360\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\field{\*\fldinst {\insrsid10311971 PAGE \\* MERGEFORMAT }}{\fldrslt {\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid8717130 10}}}{\insrsid10311971 \par }\pard \s17\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tqc\tx4680\tqr\tx9360\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\insrsid10311971 \par }}{\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl5\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8 \pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI \par AT SUVA \par CRIMINAL JURISDICTION \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 CRIMINAL CASE NO.: HAC 20 OF 2005 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 STATE \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 V}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 BRIJAN SINGH aka BRIAN SINGH \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 s/o Ram Singh \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Counsels}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Office of the Director of Public Prosecution for State \par Mr. Johh Rabuku for the Accused \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Hearing}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 6th to 21st September 2010 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Summing Up}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 22nd September 2010 \par \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 SUMMING UP \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Madam and Gentlemen Assessors.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 We have come to the final stage of this trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You were listening to all witnesses and both Counsels.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Now it is my duty to give the summing up to you.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 In the summing up I will be directing you on matters of law, which you must accept and act upon.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Regarding the facts of the case, I do not wish to give an opinion, but if I give so you may accept or reject.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You are not bound as in matters of law.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 In brief you have to accept my direction on law and you can judge independently when it comes to facts of the case.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Because you are the judge of facts. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Both State and Defence Counsels made their submissions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 That is their duty.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The prosecutor to submit how he proved the case and the Defence Counsel to say that the case is not proved.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You are not bound by their submission.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You are the representative of this society in this trial.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 After assessing all evidence you must decide whether this accused is guilty or not guilty to the offence he is charged. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 After, all these submissions you will be asked to retire for your verdict.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Your verdict should be either guilty or not guilty.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You will not be asked to give reasons for your decision.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Your opinion can be unanimous or divided.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 It will be preferable if it is unanimous but the decision has to your own decision.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Your opinions are not binding on me but it will be persuasive.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 I will give them the greatest weight when I deliver my judgment. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 In a Criminal case, onus of proving the case is always with the prosecution and he has to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 There is no obligation on the accused to prove of his innocence. Under our criminal justice system a person is presumed to be innocent until he is proven guilty. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 In a criminal trial the standard of proof is beyond reasonable doubt.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 This means that you must be satisfied, so that you are sure of the accused person}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 s guilt, before you can express an opinion that he is guilty.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 If you have any reasonable doubt about his guilt, then you must express an opinion, that he is not guilty. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 As I informed you in my opening address, your decision must base exclusively upon the evidence which you have heard in the Court, and upon nothing else.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You must absolutely disregard anything you might have heard about this case outside of this court room.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 It is important that you must decide the fact without prejudice or sympathy to either accused or the State.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 One of my duties is to find the facts based on the evidence, and to apply the law to those facts, without fear, favour or ill will. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The accused Brijan Singh also known as Brian Singh was charged with 3 Counts of false pretence. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5339205 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 First Count \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5339205 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 FALSE PRETENCE}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Contrary to Section 308 and 309 (a) of the Penal Code Cap 17. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5339205 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 BRIJAN SINGH aka BRIAN SINGH s/o Ram Singh}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 between the 24th day of May, 2002 and the 2nd day of August 2002, at Suva in the Central Division, with intent to defraud, caused the Government of the Republic of the Fiji Islands to pay t he sum of $8,739.00 by falsely pretending that the said sum was for the payment of a business class ticket when in fact the money was used to purchase the cheaper economy class ticket and he pocketed the difference for his own benefit \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5339205 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Second Count \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5339205 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 FALSE PRETENCE}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Contrary to Section 308 and 309 (a) of the Penal Code Cap 17. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5339205 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 BRIJAN SINGH aka BRIAN SINGH s/o Ram Singh}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 between the 17th day of February 2003 and the 7th day of April 2003, at Suva in the Central Division, with intent to defraud, caused the Government of the Republic of the Fiji Islands to pay the sum of $4,311.00 by falsely pretending that the said sum wa s for the payment of an upgrade to business class ticket from Hunts Travel Service when in fact the money was later paid out to him by Hunts Travel Service after cutting its commission. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5339205 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Third Count \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5339205 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 FALSE PRETENCE}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Contrary to Section 308 and 309 (a) of the Penal Code Cap 17. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5339205 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 BRIJAN SINGH aka BRIAN SINGH s/o Ram Singh}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 between the 22nd day of May 2003 and the 17th day of July 2003, at Suva in the Central Division, with intent to defraud, caused the Government of the Republic of the Fiji Islands to pay the sum of $9,724.00 by falsely pretending that the said sum was for the payment of a business class ticket when in fact the money was used to purchase the cheaper economy class ticket and he pocketed the differenc e for his own benefit}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 . \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The main issues to be decided by you are: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Did Brijan Singh aka Brian Singh, as mentioned in the 1st Count between 24th May 2002 and 2nd August 2002 at Suva with intend to defraud, caused the Government of Fiji to pay the sum of $8,739.00 by falsely pretending that the said sum was for the payment of a business class ticket when in fact the money was used to purchase a ch eaper economy class ticket and he pocketed the difference? \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Did Brijan Singh aka Brian Singh, as mentioned in the 2nd Count between 17th February 2003 and 7th April 2003 at Suva with intend to defraud, caused the Government of Fiji to pay the sum of $4, 311.00 by falsely pretending that the said sum was for the payment of an upgrade to business class ticket from Hunts Travel Service when in fact the money was later paid out to him by Hunts Travel Service after cutting its commission? \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Did Brijan Singh aka Brian Singh, as mentioned in the 3rd Count between 22nd May 2003 and 17th July 2003 at Suva with intend to defraud, caused the Government of Fiji to pay the sum of $9,724.00 by falsely pretending that the said sum was for the payment of a business cl ass ticket when in fact the money was used to purchase the cheaper economy class ticket and he pocketed the difference? \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Now I will explain you Section 308 of the Penal code.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The section states as follows: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Any representation made by words, writing or conduct, of a matter of fact, either past or present, which representation is false in fact, and which the person making it knows to be false, or does not believe to be true, is a false pretence}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Section 309 (a) states as follows: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Any person who by any false pretence \endash \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 With intent to defraud, obtains from any other person any chattel, money, or valuable security, or causes or procures any money to be paid, or any chattel or valuable security to be delivered to himself or to any other person for the use or benefit or on account of himself or any other person}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 . \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The main ingredients of Section 308 are as follows: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 any representation, \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}made by words, writing or conduct, \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}of a matter of fact, \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iv)\tab}either past or present, \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (v)\tab}which representation is false in fact, \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (vi)\tab}and which that person making it, \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (vii)\tab}knows to be false, or \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (viii)\tab}does not believe to be true, \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ix)\tab}is a false pretence. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 12.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 For the accused to be found guilty of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 false pretence} {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 , the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt, the following elements: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 the accused who \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}by any false pretence \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}with intent to defraud \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iv)\tab}any other person \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (v)\tab}fraudulently causes or \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (vi)\tab}induces \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (vii)\tab}any other person \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (viii)\tab}to execute \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ix)\tab}the whole, or \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (x)\tab}any part \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (xi)\tab}of any valuable security \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (xii)\tab}is guilty of a misdemeanor. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 13.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 In the Oxford Advanced Learner}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 s Dictionary of current English (New 7th Edition, 2005) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 defraud}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 is taken to mean }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 to get money illegally from a person or organization by tricking them}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 ; }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 fraudulent}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 is taken to mean }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 intended to cheat somebody, usually in order to make money illegally}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 ; and }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 execute}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 , in law, is taken to mean }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 to make a document legally valid}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 , or }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 to perform a duty}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 , or }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 to do a piece of work}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 . \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Case for the Prosecution \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 14.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Prosecution has preferred 3 counts in the charge sheet.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Now let us see the first count is: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par Between 24th May 2002 and the 2nd August 2002 the accused had paid for business class fare to Geneva and travelled in Economy class and he obtained the difference of fare for his own use. \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 15.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Regarding this Count, you may consider the following documents: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P5}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Cabinet decision dated 09.04.02 on Fiji}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 s participation at the 90th session of ILO Conference in Geneva. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 PSC memo dated 22.04.02 re-ILO Conference Geneva 3-20 June 2002, P(1) (a)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Local Purchase Order No: 679186 dated 24.05.02}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P(1) (b) -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Duplicate of Local Purchase Order No: 679186 dated 24.05.02}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P(1) (c) -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Triplicate LPO No: 679186 dated 24.05.02.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P18}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Hunts Travel Itinerary for Brian Singh for Geneva dated 24th May 2002}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Hunts Travel Invoice No. 11295 dated 28.05.02}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Payment voucher in a sum of $20,329.30}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P21}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Condensed Itinerary (Hunts Travel Wallet)}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P20}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Payment Voucher raised by Hunts Travel for Brian Singh}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P19}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Copy of ANZ Cheque No. 010787}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P29}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Westpac Bank Deposit Slip dated 2nd August 2002}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P30}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Bank Statement for Westpac Bank dated 30th April 2002}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 D3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Breakdown of travel prepared for Brijan Singh}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 D4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Revenue receipt of Brijan Singh}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P15}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 PSC Circular dated 20th October 1988 to all Permanent Secretaries regarding Class of Passage for Permanent Secretaries travelling abroad by air on duty. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 16.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Considering the available above material the accused had an invitation in the capacity of Permanent Secretary and it was approved by the PSC.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 As per the PSC Circular the accused is entitled to travel in the Business Class.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 A LPO was issued for Business class and the money was paid for that fare.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 But he had travelled in the Economy class.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The difference of fare was taken by the accused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 He had repaid the money what he obtained from the travel. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 17.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The accused claim that he never submitted the application to obtain the money from the government.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Further he submits that he never asked for Economy class. On the day of the travel just few hours befor e he was given the ticket he had no option but to travel because of the official commitment.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 When he returned, the Managing Director of Hunts Travel contacted him and assured him the refund of the difference.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The same was returned and the accused had obtained the cheque and deposited the same in his account.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 When the Auditor General inquired into the issue he had repaid the amount which he received.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 It should be noted the difference, fare obtain business class and economy class as $5413.00.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 But the money re paid was $4127.00. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 18.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Similar charge was in the 3rd Count.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The charge was the accused travelled to Geneva on official duty to attend the annual meeting of ILO.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Here also there was an invitation from the ILO and the same was approved by the PSC.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Following the usual procedure quotations were called as per Prosecution witness Kenneth Brown and his notes at P12.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Taina}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 s travel quoted the lowest price but the accused had informed him that Hunts travels will submit another quotation and on receiving Hunts quotation the LPO was issued to them.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 19.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Regarding the 3rd Count I want you all to consider the following documents: \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P14}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Cabinet Decision dated 11.03.05 on Fiji participation at the ILO conference in Geneva from 2nd to 19th June 2003.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P12}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Memorandum dat ed 1st April 2003 to the Permanent Secretary for Labour, Industrial Relations & Productivity from the Accounts Officer for Labour, Industrial Relations & Productivity.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P13}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Letter from Kenneth Brown to Clerical Officer to issue LPO.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P10 (a)-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 LPO No: 679862 dated 22.05.03 in a sum of $9,724.00}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P10 (b)-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Triplicate copy LPO No: 679862 in a sum of $9,724.00}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P26}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Copy of Itinerary for Brian Singh for Geneva dated June 2003}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P11}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Payment Voucher dated 20.06.03 in a sum of $12,587.00}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P33}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Ticket from Nadi to Geneva number 36762454164}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P25}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Payment Voucher for $5097 for Brian Singh}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P24}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 ANZ Cheque No. 001652 by Hunts Travel to Brian Singh }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 D3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Breakdown of travel prepared for Brijan Singh}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 D4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Revenue receipt of Brijan Singh}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P15}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 PSC Circular dated 20th October 1988 to all Permanent Secretaries regarding Class of Passage for Permanent Secretaries travelling abroad by air on duty. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 20.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 In the 3rd Count also as per the First count the money was paid for business class and the travel was done by the accused was in Economy class.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 When it was questioned by the Auditor General the accused refunded the money which he received from Hunts travel.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The difference between the prices was $5422.00 but the money refund was $5097.00. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 21.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Now let us consider the second Count as per the second count.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Between 17th February 2003 and 7th April 2003 the accused had travelled to Jakarta to participate in the ILO conference. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 22.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 In this occasion as per P39 the PSC had approved his travel with following condition: \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The approval granted is on the condition that the ILO will meet all costs}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 ILO had provides the ticket in Economy class but the accused had approved himself to upgrade to Business class as per P9.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Ms. Margaret Chute has made the arrangements to pay for business class ticket on the instruction of the accused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The ticket fare for the Economy class was $2904.00 as the Business class was $7215.00 the difference of $4311 has paid by the Ministry. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 23.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 For the 2nd Count I wish you will peruse the following documents: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 P39}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 PSC letter dated 17.02.03 \par P9}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Letter dated 19.02.03 from Kenneth Brown Account to Hunts Travel for the upgrade of Mr. Brian Singh}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 '}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 s air ticket to Jakarta \par P6}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Payment voucher dated 11.03.03 in a sum of $4311 \par P8}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Hunts Travel Invoice No: 15680 dated 20.02.03 in a sum of $4311.00 \par P7}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Government of Fiji Cheque number 003836 for $4311.00 \par P23}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Payment Voucher $3656 for Brian Singh \par P22}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 ANZ Cheque $3656 to Brian Singh from Hunts Travel \par P27}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Westpac Bank Deposit Slip dated 30th April 2003 \par P28}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Bank Statement for Westpac Bank dated 30th April 2003 \par D3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Breakdown of travel prepared for Brijan Singh \par D4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Revenue receipt of Brijan Singh \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par Actual amount paid by the Government was $4311.00 the amount refunded was $3656.00. \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 24.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Considering the case of prosecution and the defence in my safety summaries as follows: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Agreed between Parties \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Accused is entitled for Business Class under P15 PSC Circular \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}These three are official trips \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}Proper procedure followed to purchase tickets \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}Government paid for Business class tickets \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}Accused travelled in Economy}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 class \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}Balance money after deduction paid to Accused by Hunts travels services \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}There was an audit query}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}Accused repaid the money what he received \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}Government overpaid $15146 and received 12880.30 back from the accused Brijan Singh \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}There is a loss of $2265.70 to the Government in these transaction \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 25.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The accused claims that he honestly believed the money he received the travel difference from Hunts travel was his entitlement.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Now you have to decide among other issues whether the accused was entitled to encash his entitlement or not. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 26.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You heard the evidence of Kenneth Brown - Principal Accounts Officer, Sashi Salendr a Pal - Managing Director from Hunts Travel, Orisi Matakasa - Manager of Westpac Bank, Kameli Tikoitoga - Ministry of Labour, Michelle Jo-on Solvalu - Labour officer, Margaret Chute - Principal Admin Officer, Atunaisa Nadakuitaki - Director of Audit, Murg essan Pillay - Manager Revenue Air Pacific, Puran Lal - Investigation Officer, Sailesh Kumar - Charging Officer for the Prosecution. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 27.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 For the Defence accused Brijan Singh gave evidence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 In addition Mr. Kenneth Zinck former Minister of Labour gave evidence. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 28.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 I must caution you all when considering the evidence of Sashi Sailendra Pal.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 He was a co-accused in this case.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 A nolle prosequie was entered and the DPP has granted immunity to him.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 As the defence Counsel suggest he may have an agenda in giving evidence. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 29.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 When you are evaluating his evidence you should see whether he is showing a total bias in giving evidence or he is telling the court what he knows.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Is there any material the Prosecution completely depending on him, where no other Prosecution witness is not presenting.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You have to ask yourself the question and come to a conclusion after assessing and the evidence presented to Court. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 30.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The Defence summarized that the Prosecution has not proved the case because one of the main ingredient of the charge of False Pretence is intention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Brijan Singh had not made representation with intent to defraud to obtain money from the Government of Fiji. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 31.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 I have explained you what are the ingredient to the offence of False Pretence earlier.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Offence under our Penal code has two main ingredients.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 It is like a coin with two sides.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 One is not valid without the other.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 One is the act and the other is intention.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Here you have found the Prosecution has submitted there is an act.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The question is whether this was done with the intention. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 32.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The Prosecution submits there is intention to defraud and it had been proved beyond reasonable doubt.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10759815\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 33.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Now let us consider the intention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The Prosecution submits that the money paid to the travel agency and the accused got the difference paid back to him which is no doubt, now both parties agree on that but the question is whether the accused with the intention of defrauding obtained the money.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Defence says when he obtains the money there is no intention because the money was his entitlement therefore it is legal.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 But the Prosecution says no the intention should be assumed from the entire act. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 34.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 How do you assess the intention?}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 If I give you a simple example, a person goes to a shop and buys a cane knife.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Can you assume what is his intention? You can}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 t it may be to cut cane or to cut the neck of another person.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You have to see the entire incident, then you can assume his intention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Similarly you have to consider the entire transaction and come to a reasonable and just conclusion. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 35.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 As far as the Law is concern regarding the PSC Circular 32 of 1988 empowers the Permanent Secretary to travel in Business class.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 There is no mention in any other provision that this can be encashed or not.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 But the Learned DPP provided a similar section from Fiji Overseas Regulations (FOSR) Section D (3) says as follows: \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 PASSAGE ENTITLEMENTS \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 D.3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 An officer travel to or from an overseas post appointment or transfer, or on return to Fiji at the end o his tour or duty overseas will be entitled to passages at public expense at the following class of fare for himself ands his dependents who are to reside with him or are residing with him during his overseas service and who accompany him: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10759815 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Head of Mission}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 :}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 business class \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}Others}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 economy class \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par All other travel for Head of Mission and other staff be economy class.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Provided that no officer or dependent shall be permitted to exchange Entitlement for business travel for any other benefit or to claim official payments for business class travel if he has not travelled business class}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 . \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 36.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Accused submits that he is very learned and he honestly believed that the said entitlement can be encashed.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 After all he suffered the travelling so can he be entitled for the difference.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 He honestly interpreted the circular to his favour.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The Prosecution submits that in a Civil Case reference Civil Appeal 53 of 1981 Fiji Public Service Appeal Board vs Mahendra Singh decided on 2nd April 1982.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The appeal Judge says that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 no Public Servant or any other person has any right or entitlement other than that which has been expressly delegated. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 37.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 If I say it briefly what you are entitled is what is expressly provided.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 If it is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 not provided you and not entitled.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 This is very appropriate when you deal with Public funds which are mostly collected from the tax payers.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Do you think this situation has arisen in this case? If so you have to consider all circumstances and come to your own conclusion. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 38.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You have to consider all evidence before you and come to a reasonable finding as I stated from the inception that the burden is on the Prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The accused has no responsibility what so ever to prove that he is innocent.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 At anytime the burden never shift to him.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 He is not required to prove his innocence. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 39.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You heard both Counsels submitting their views on entitlement and encashing the entitlement.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Both Counsels submitted similar examples on entitlements.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Such as Meal allowance, Perdiem allowance and quarters entitlement.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Meal allowance and Perdiem are flat rates given to the Government Officers on official duty.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Government does not call for quotation for those and it is paid in cash.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Government quarters is governed by different circular.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Houses are allocated as per their official standards and capacity it cannot be sub-leted or delegated to another. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 40.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The clarification sought by the accused through Kenneth Brown from the Public Service Commission is regarding another trip made to New Zealand by the Accused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 In that travel the money was paid to Hunts Travel and it was recovered by the State in another transaction.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Is it relevant to the issue you may advice yourself. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 41.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You are provided with the copies of all the documents which were presented in the course of the trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Please consider all documents before you come to your own conclusion. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 42.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The Prosecution has called 9 witnesses to present their case.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 The accused person even though he had the right to remain silent he opted to give evidence under oath and subjected himself to cross examination.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Further he called another witness to give evidence. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 43.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Considering all evidence before you and come your own conclusion.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 If you are satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of the accused}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 '}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 s guilt and you are sure of it.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You must find the accused guilty as charged.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 If you are not satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of the accused}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 s guilt, and you are not sure of it.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You must find the accused not guilty as charged. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 44.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 As I explained to you in my opening address and at the beginning of the summing up you have taken your own decision after considering the evidence before the court.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You will not be asked for the reasons for your decision.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You possible verdict will be guilty or not guilty. \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 45.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 You may retire to deliberate.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Once you have reached your decision, please advice the Court Clerk so that we can reconvene the Court to receive them. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759815 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid10759815 S. Thurairaja \par Judge \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6565143 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 \par At Suva \par \par Solicitors \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6565143\charrsid6565143 Office of the Director of Public Prosecution for the State \par Vakaloloma & Associates for the Respondent \par }}