{\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 020f0502020204030204}Calibri{\*\falt Century Gothic};}{\f73\froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}{\f74\froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}{\f76\froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}
{\f77\froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}{\f78\froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}{\f79\froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\f80\froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}
{\f81\froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}{\f433\fswiss\fcharset238\fprq2 Calibri CE{\*\falt Century Gothic};}{\f434\fswiss\fcharset204\fprq2 Calibri Cyr{\*\falt Century Gothic};}
{\f436\fswiss\fcharset161\fprq2 Calibri Greek{\*\falt Century Gothic};}{\f437\fswiss\fcharset162\fprq2 Calibri Tur{\*\falt Century Gothic};}{\f440\fswiss\fcharset186\fprq2 Calibri Baltic{\*\falt Century Gothic};}}{\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{\ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 
\f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \snext0 \styrsid10703151 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\ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar
\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext15 \styrsid5786041 footer;}{\*\cs16 \additive \sbasedon10 \styrsid5786041 page number;}}
{\*\latentstyles\lsdstimax156\lsdlockeddef0}{\*\rsidtbl \rsid76372\rsid339474\rsid408654\rsid419947\rsid420345\rsid422482\rsid668476\rsid928867\rsid1198909\rsid1337655\rsid1392474\rsid1447244\rsid1528044\rsid1658654\rsid1862805\rsid2048176\rsid2585175
\rsid2952355\rsid3032527\rsid3083437\rsid3171030\rsid3374638\rsid3562299\rsid3875117\rsid3935985\rsid3964187\rsid4086639\rsid4092177\rsid4411943\rsid4880552\rsid4986944\rsid5256026\rsid5258238\rsid5263402\rsid5458311\rsid5527801\rsid5587106\rsid5786041
\rsid5914367\rsid6118271\rsid6192795\rsid6503050\rsid6569336\rsid6584815\rsid6586296\rsid6707495\rsid6753485\rsid6913439\rsid6947482\rsid7209990\rsid7238270\rsid7479438\rsid7496059\rsid7613698\rsid8012743\rsid8073826\rsid8150434\rsid8223224\rsid8600054
\rsid8658338\rsid8931384\rsid9334536\rsid9577558\rsid9662052\rsid10030013\rsid10236856\rsid10246249\rsid10369902\rsid10382051\rsid10500498\rsid10624219\rsid10703151\rsid10968858\rsid11082496\rsid11147745\rsid11295114\rsid11813481\rsid11955569\rsid12136896
\rsid12327974\rsid12524204\rsid12781064\rsid12781822\rsid12927348\rsid13250421\rsid13714119\rsid13719680\rsid13775004\rsid13858873\rsid13922723\rsid14433209\rsid14576778\rsid14811937\rsid15014452\rsid15016513\rsid15155039\rsid15171125\rsid15235853
\rsid15482688\rsid15693403\rsid15694658\rsid15731404\rsid15933932\rsid15949816\rsid16068393\rsid16128115\rsid16191173\rsid16471843\rsid16517366}{\*\generator Microsoft Word 11.0.5604;}{\info{\title IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI}{\author judicial}
{\operator sam_f}{\creatim\yr2010\mo3\dy19\hr10\min13}{\revtim\yr2010\mo3\dy19\hr10\min31}{\printim\yr2010\mo3\dy12\hr12\min43}{\version5}{\edmins7}{\nofpages7}{\nofwords2303}{\nofchars13132}{\*\company scims}{\nofcharsws15405}{\vern24689}}\margb720 
\widowctrl\ftnbj\aenddoc\noxlattoyen\expshrtn\noultrlspc\dntblnsbdb\nospaceforul\hyphcaps0\formshade\horzdoc\dgmargin\dghspace180\dgvspace180\dghorigin1800\dgvorigin1440\dghshow1\dgvshow1
\jexpand\viewkind4\viewscale100\pgbrdrhead\pgbrdrfoot\splytwnine\ftnlytwnine\htmautsp\nolnhtadjtbl\useltbaln\alntblind\lytcalctblwd\lyttblrtgr\lnbrkrule\nobrkwrptbl\snaptogridincell\allowfieldendsel\wrppunct
\asianbrkrule\rsidroot10703151\newtblstyruls\nogrowautofit \fet0{\*\ftnsep \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\insrsid76372 \chftnsep 
\par }}{\*\ftnsepc \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid76372 \chftnsepc 
\par }}{\*\aftnsep \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid76372 \chftnsep 
\par }}{\*\aftnsepc \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid76372 \chftnsepc 
\par }}\sectd \linex0\endnhere\titlepg\sectlinegrid360\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid8658338\sftnbj {\footer \pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar
\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\pvpara\phmrg\posxr\posy0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10030013 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\field{\*\fldinst {\cs16\insrsid8073826 PAGE  }}{\fldrslt {
\cs16\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid13714119 7}}}{\cs16\insrsid8073826 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri360\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin360\lin0\itap0\pararsid5786041 {\insrsid8073826 
\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 \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 
\f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
\par AT SUVA
\par CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 HIGH COURT CRIMINAL}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4880552\charrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 CASE NO:}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044\charrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 HAC 022 OF 2009}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par CRIMINAL CASE NO.:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044\charrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 462 OF 2007}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 BETWEEN:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 STATE}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 PROSECUTION}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044\charrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 AND:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 MOHAMMED MUSTAFA HAKIM}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid13714119 ACCSUED PERSON}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044\charrsid13714119 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 Counsel:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13714119\charrsid1528044 State}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13714119  Ms}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 . T. Leweni}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3562299\charrsid1528044 

\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 Accused Person}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 -}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044  Mr.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044  I. Khan}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 

\par 
\par Date of Hearing: }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 2/3/2010; 4/3/2010; 8/3/2010; 9/3/2010; 10/3/2010}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5527801\charrsid1528044 , 
\par 11/03/2010.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044  
\par 
\par Date of }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 Summing Up:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 12/03/2010.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid6192795\charrsid1528044 SUMMING UP}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par Madam Assessors}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044  and gentleman Assessor}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par It is now my duty to sum up this case to you.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 I will direct you on matters of Law which you must accept and act upon.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 On matters of fact however, which witnesses to accept as reliable, which version of the evidence 
to accept, these are matters for you to decide for }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 yourselves}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
So if I express my opinion to you about the facts of the case, or if I appear to do so it is a matter for you whether you accept what I say}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 , or}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 form your}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044  own opinions.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 In other words you are the judges of fact.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 All matters of fact are for you to decide.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
It is for you to decide the credibility of the witness}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3171030\charrsid1528044 es}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
 and what parts of their evidence you accept as true and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3171030\charrsid1528044 w}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 hat parts you reject.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 You decide what facts are proved and what inferences you properly draw from those facts.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 You then apply the Law as I explain it to you and form your opinion as to whether the accused is guilty or not guilty.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3171030\charrsid1528044 The Counse}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 l}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044  for the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15235853\charrsid1528044 Prosecution and Defence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 made submissions to you about the facts of this case.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 
That is }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 their}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044  duty as }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15235853\charrsid1528044 State}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044  Counsel and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15235853\charrsid1528044 Defence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044  Counsel.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 But it is a matter for you to decide which version of the facts to accept, or reject.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10703151\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246249\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 You will not be asked to give reasons for your opinions but merely your opinion themselves, and your opinions ne
ed not be unanimous but it would be desirable if you could agree on them.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 
Your opinions are not binding on me but I can tell you that they will carry great weight with me when I deliver my judgment.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15016513\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 On the question of proof, I must direct you as a matter of law that the onus of burden of proof lies on the prosecution throughout the trial and never shifts.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 There is no obligation on the accused person to prove his innocence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 Under our criminal justice system accused person is presumed to be innocent until he is proved guilty.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12524204\charrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781822\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3171030\charrsid1528044 The standard of proof in a criminal trial is one of proof beyond reasonable doubt.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3171030\charrsid1528044 This means you must be satisfied so that you are sure of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3875117\charrsid1528044 accuse}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10500498\charrsid1528044 d}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3875117\charrsid1528044 \rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3171030\charrsid1528044 
 guilt before you can express an opinion that he is guilty.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3171030\charrsid1528044 
If you have any reasonable doubt about his guilt then you must express an opinion that he is not guilty.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid420345\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781822\charrsid1528044 Your decisions must be solely and exclusively upon the evidence, which you have heard in this court and upon nothing else.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781822\charrsid1528044 You must disregard anything you might have heard about this case, outside of this courtroom.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid420345\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781822\charrsid1528044 Your duty is to find the facts based on the evidence apply the Law to those facts.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8150434\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 The accused is charged with the offence of attempted murder on Cou}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 n}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 t 1 and with assault }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3875117\charrsid1528044 occasioning}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 
 actual bodily harm on Cou}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 n}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 t 2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8012743\charrsid1528044 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 I must direct you }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 as}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044  a matter of Law that you must consider the evidence on each count separately and you must not assume the guilt or otherwise of one count means guilt or otherwise of the other.
\par 
\par The offence of attempted murder in Cou}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 n}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 
t 1 has several elements which prosecution must satisfy you of beyond reasonable doubt.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 
They are that the accused attempted unlawfully to cause the death of the victim Nazma Khatoun Bi}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 P}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 rosecution}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3875117\charrsid1528044  also has t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 o p}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7238270\charrsid1528044 rove}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044  b
eyond reasonable doubt that the intention of the accused was to cause the death of the victim.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10500498\charrsid1528044 
\par Attempt of a crime begins at the moment when the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11813481\charrsid1528044 accused }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10500498\charrsid1528044 
embarks upon the crime proper, as opposed to taking steps as merely preparatory.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 
\par The offence of assault causing bodily harm in Cou}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 n}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 t 2 has several elements.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 The prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the assault }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3875117\charrsid1528044 occasioned}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044  or cause}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 d}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044  bodily harm.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 Bodily harm has its ordinary meaning }
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9577558\charrsid1528044 and includes any hurt or injury calculated to interfere with the health or comfort of the victim.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9577558\charrsid1528044 Hurt or injury need not be permanent.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9577558\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 The act assault can be either intentioned or reckless through which act one could apprehend unlawful violence on other person.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 In such a case there should be a hostile intent in the mind of the accused.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3374638\charrsid1528044 
If not the prosecution must prove that the above act was reckless to an extent that the victim would apprehend unlawful violence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9577558\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8658338\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9577558\charrsid1528044 The }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781064\charrsid1528044 E}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9577558\charrsid1528044 vidence 
\par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12927348\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12927348\charrsid1528044 The Prosecution Case}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16068393\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8658338\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12927348\charrsid1528044 Five witnesses were called to give evidence on behalf of the prosecution}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6913439\charrsid1528044 . }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12927348\charrsid1528044 PW1 Na}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6913439\charrsid1528044 zma Khatoon Bi the complainant had been the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044 
de facto}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6913439\charrsid1528044  partner of the accused at the time of the alleged }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10500498\charrsid1528044 incident.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7479438\charrsid1528044 She had been living with the accused and her daughter, her }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 sisters\rquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7479438\charrsid1528044  daughters and the son of accused in the house.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12927348\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7479438\charrsid1528044 
\par According to her evidence on the day}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044  of the allege}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935985\charrsid1528044 d}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044  incident }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044\charrsid1528044 i.e.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044  on 28/2/200}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 7}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044  accused had started }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044\charrsid1528044 quarrelling}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044  with her.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 Accused}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935985\charrsid1528044 \rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044  sister had told the accused that she Nazma had told her that the accused is an old man.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 Accused has started the quarrel }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10500498\charrsid1528044 on}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044  that.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 
Then the complainant Nazma had told the accused that if he believes his sister and not her she would leave the house.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7479438\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 
\par Then the accused had brought a rope and a chair and she had thought that accused had wanted to do something to himself.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 
The quarrel had started by 7.00pm and had continued till about 1.00am.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 During that period accused had left his sisters
\rquote  daughters and the son}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10500498\charrsid1528044 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044  at neighbour\rquote s place.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 
Then accused had wanted to have sex with her and when she refused he had forced her and when she pushed him away he had punched her and also kicked her.
\par 
\par She had gone under the bed and accused had called her out and asked to sleep with h}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid668476\charrsid1528044 im}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 She had slept on the floor beside the bed.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 After a while accused had said that he would hang her.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 Then accused had tied the rope around her neck.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 
When he tied the knot she had got scared.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 Then}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 
 he had suddenly pulled the rope and then she said her mouth got opened and she nearly choked.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 
She felt that her breath stopped.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 
Then she had pulled the rope with her hands and the accused had pushed her on the bed sat on her stomach and had asked her why she wanted to die.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 When she wanted to leave the house accused had said to leave her daughter and go.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731404\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 
\par Later accused had fallen asleep and when she wanted to brush her teeth accused had followed her and wanted her to brush inside the kitchen.
\par 
\par As her brother was working with the accused the brother had come in the morning by 6.00am.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 
Accused had told her brother that she tried to commit suicide.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 Brother had then taken her to the mothers\rquote  place.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 She had gone to the mothers\rquote  place with her brother and accused.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 Same day she had reported}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044  the matter to the police a
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10500498\charrsid1528044 nd }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 medical examination had been done.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15693403\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 
\par She had got to know that the accused had gone to the police and reported the matter to the police before her.
\par 
\par In cross-examination answering the questions put to her by the Defence Counsel she said that she told everything to the Police and that she does not know whether the police officer wrote it or not.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 Further she said that she assumed that the police officer would have recorded everything.
\par 
\par Answering the questions put to her she said that after the incident she lived with the accused again for some time and again left the accused and again lived with him for 6 months.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 Further she said accused offered $3000 to reconcile and the accused was forcing her to accept $3000.
\par 
\par She admitted taking photographs marked as Defence exhibit II with the accused after the incident but she said she was forced to take them.
\par 
\par PW2 Mohammed Yunus, the brother of the complainant Nazma said that when he went to the accused}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16128115\charrsid1528044 \rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 
 house on 1/3/2007 accused had opened the door and said that his sister was hanging herself.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 
He had felt awkward and he had seen a thick mark on her neck.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 Then Nazma had told h}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16128115\charrsid1528044 im}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044  that the accused tried to hang her.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 She had cried and asked him to take her home.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 He had t
aken her to the police station.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 Further he said that he believed the sisters\rquote  version and not }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16128115\charrsid1528044 the version of the accused}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8150434\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 
\par You heard Ms S Naicokawa giving evidence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 According to her she is a Nurse Practitioner.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 She had been a nurse for 31 years and a nurse practitioner for }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3964187\charrsid1528044 6}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044  years.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 She works in the Makoi Health Centre. 
\par 
\par After examination of the victim she had prepared the medical report which was marked as prosecution exhibit 1.
\par 
\par She has observed horizontal mark running from left side of the neck covering back of neck to right side neck measuring 25cm in length.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 With tenderness 6 horizontal marks about 5cm in length over throat}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 ,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044  swelling left side of cheek.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931384\charrsid1528044 Br}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 uising inner aspect left cheek}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 Tenderness left chest}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 She }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10624219\charrsid1528044 g}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 ave her opinion stating }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10624219\charrsid1528044 that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 the injuries are consistent with the history given by the patient.
\par 
\par In cross-examination when she was asked she accepted that she was not a doctor.
\par 
\par Further when it was put to her that she was not qualified to give her opinion on the matter she said that this is not the 1st form she had filled and for last 6 years she had filled forms of this nature.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 She }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10624219\charrsid1528044 said she }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 sees nothing wrong in documenting what she saw.
\par 
\par Further answering the questions }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10624219\charrsid1528044 by defence counsel }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 
she gave another opinion stating if the patient tried to commit suicide these marks would be consistent.
\par 
\par PW4 DC 2757 Mahesh Chand is the police officer who recorded the cautioned interview statement.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 
He said that the accused gave the statement voluntarily and the accused co-operated with the investigations.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 
Cautioned interview statement was marked and produced as prosecution exhibit No.2.
\par 
\par Answering the questions by the Counsel the witness said that in the statement accused said that Nazma wanted to commit suicide.
\par 
\par PW 4 DC 2771 Aminand Prasad is the investigating officer and he has recorded the statement of the complainant Nazma. Charge statement of the accused was marked and produced as exhibit No.3.
\par 
\par Answering the questions in cross-examination}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14433209\charrsid1528044  he said }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4986944\charrsid1528044 he didn\rquote 
t take down any notes and he gives evidence by virtue of his memory.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6118271\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1447244\charrsid1528044 
\par Further he said he did not take any photograph}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092177\charrsid1528044 s of the scene}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1447244\charrsid1528044 
 and when he asked for the rope that they could not find it.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1447244\charrsid1528044 He said further that he recorded everything what the comp
lainant sa}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092177\charrsid1528044 id when recording her statement and did not record }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6503050\charrsid1528044 whatever }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092177\charrsid1528044 she did not say.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1447244\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11295114\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11295114\charrsid1528044 Defence Case}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11295114\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6503050\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11295114\charrsid1528044 At the close of the prosecution case you heard me}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044  giving several options to the accused.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 He would have given sworn evidence, call witnesses on his behalf or remained silent}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9662052\charrsid1528044 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9662052\charrsid1528044 H}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 e had these options}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11295114\charrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 
because he does not have to prove anything.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 The burden of proving his guilt remains on the prosecution at all times.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 He chose to give sworn evidence and to subject himself to cross examination.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 You must give his evidence careful consideration.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12524204\charrsid1528044 

\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9662052\charrsid1528044 His}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 
 evidence was before the incident complainant lived with him, complainant got 2 children from the previous marriage and accused had one son.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 He maintained the family.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 
He admitted the cautioned interview statement and the charge statement.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 He explained as to why he punched the complainant.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 He said while she tried to commit suicide he tried to rescue her.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 When he tried to release her she had }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16517366\charrsid1528044 sh}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2585175\charrsid1528044 ook}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044  and to release her he had slapped her.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 He said that the reason as to why he punched and slapped her was to release her from committing suicide.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 Referring to the answer to Question No.4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9662052\charrsid1528044 8}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044  of his statement he said that the complainant used to beat children and run out of the house with a rope to hang daughters and to commit suicide.
\par 
\par He further said even after the incident she came back}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13922723\charrsid1528044  and lived with him for 6 months.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13922723\charrsid1528044 Thereafter when she was living with her mother she had been living with him during weekends.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13922723\charrsid1528044 She had done that until she got married for the 3rd time.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13922723\charrsid1528044 His evidence was that she asked him for money to look after the 2 daughters.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13922723\charrsid1528044 With regard to the photographs marked exhibit 2 of Defence he said that she voluntarily ca}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9662052\charrsid1528044 m}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13922723\charrsid1528044 e to take the photographs.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1658654\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13922723\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid408654\charrsid1528044 Answering the questions put to him in cross-examination he denied the allegation against him and said that he }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 only tried}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid408654\charrsid1528044  to rescue her from committing suicide.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13922723\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid408654\charrsid1528044 
\par The written agreed factors are before you.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid408654\charrsid1528044 Those facts are agreed by both sides and you may acc
ept them as if you had heard them led in evidence from the witness box.
\par 
\par If I did not mention a particular witness or a particular piece of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044  evidence this does not mean it\rquote s unimportant.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid408654\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
\par You should consider and evaluate all the evidence in coming to your decision.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263402\charrsid1528044 It is evident that certain things said to have happened which complainant said in evidence in court she did not tell the police in her statement.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263402\charrsid1528044 Apart from other matters}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 ,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263402\charrsid1528044  on this Defence suggests that the complainant is not a credible witness.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263402\charrsid1528044 
\par 
\par The stand of the prosecution on this is that the complainant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 \rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263402\charrsid1528044 
 evidence in court is more detailed on the incident}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044  than in the police statement}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263402\charrsid1528044 .
\par 
\par Whether this fact that she omitted to mention certain things to the police affects her credibility or not is a matter for you to decide.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 As a matter of Law I must tell you that a witness can give evidence on }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 his}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044  observations like what }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 he}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
 heard, what }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 he}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044  saw and what }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 he}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044  perceived.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 Only on ce
rtain circumstances court would allow witnesses to give their opinion on a matter.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
Those witnesses should be experts on that particular subject}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 F}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
or example you get experts on medical field, experts on finger prints, experts on engineering, experts on fire arms, drug analysis }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 etc}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 .
\par 
\par If you are to consider an opinion of a witness first you have to establish that the witness is an expert on that subject.
\par 
\par Now Prosecution witness }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 Number 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 S Naicokawa}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044  gave evidence on the injuries she observed on the victim and gave her opinions }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 as}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044  to how those injuries would have caused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 She is not a medical Doctor but a Nurse Practitioner.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 It is clear that she was not properly trained to diagnose injuries caused to a victim.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 She has not received any education similar to a doctor.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 Just because she has been a nurse and giving medicine for a period of time it does not mean she gets the qualification and expertise similar to a doctor.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 Therefore she cannot be considered competent to give evidence as an expert witness in the medical field}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 and hence her opinion is }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 
inadmissible}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044  in Law.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
So you have to disregard the opinions she gave on the injuries }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12327974\charrsid1528044 of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
 the victim and her opinions as to how those injuries would have caused.
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 But }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 however }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
her observations on injuries as to what she saw you may consider as an ordinary witness.
\par 
\par When considering all the evidence including the agreed facts before you it is a matter for you to decide whether the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt all the elements of the offences mentioned in Count 1 and Count 2 of the information.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
\par Which version you are going to accept whether it is the prosecution version or the accused\rquote s version is a matter for you.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 You must decide which version of evidence you choose to accept.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613698\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
\par You must decide which witnesses are reliable and which are not. 
\par 
\par You may find the accused person guilty on each count if you are satisfied of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6584815\charrsid1528044 his}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
 guilt beyond reasonable doubt.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 If you have any reasonable doubt of any of the elements of the offences you must}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4411943\charrsid1528044  find him not guilty.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4411943\charrsid1528044 Remember to}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14811937\charrsid1528044  consider the evidence on each count separately.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14811937\charrsid1528044 
Your opinion on each count is either guilty or not guilty.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171125\charrsid1528044 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14811937\charrsid1528044 
\par You may now retire to your room and deliberate together and form your individual opinion on the charges.
\par 
\par On your return you will each be asked separately to state in Court your opinion }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12327974\charrsid1528044 to}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14811937\charrsid1528044 
 whether the accused is guilty or not guilty of the charges.
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15014452\charrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14811937\charrsid1528044 Priyantha Fernando
\par Puisne Judge}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14811937 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1528044 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1528044\charrsid1528044 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1862805 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14811937\charrsid1528044 12/03/2010.}{
\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12927348\charrsid1528044 
\par }}