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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043534\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab I turn now to conside\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 r the sentencing principles.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3485386\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 T}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043534\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 he starting point is the observations made by }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043534\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Court of Appeal in }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043534\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Naiveli v. The State}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043534\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
 Criminal Appeal No. 2 of 1992 (per, Tikaram P, Quilliam JA, Hillyer JA)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024721\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  at p.7}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043534\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 :
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024721\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 We note that such offences strike at the very roo
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ts of the administration of law and order and justice in this country. Such an offence can be committed only by a person who is in a position of authority and trust. If it became a pattern that because of their high position they would not serve a term of
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 imprisonment it could only be to the detriment of the whole country.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 "}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab T}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11610808\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 he Court of }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6779033\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Appeal}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11610808\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 made the observation after }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11610808\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6779033\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 State}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11610808\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
 appealed against a suspended sentence imposed on a senior police}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  officer who directed a junior}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11610808\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  police officer to effect the \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 eviction of a person from a property in which the senior police officer had a pe}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 rsonal interest.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 nder was convicted after a trial and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11610808\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11610808\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
sentenced to 9 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year and a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 fine of $1,000.00 in default 6}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11610808\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  months imprisonm\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ent.
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The Court of Appeal reluctantly decided not to impose a custodial sentence because by the time the appeal was heard, the offender had served his entire suspended sentence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024721\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  But, the Court said at p.8:
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024721\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 We wish to make it clear however that peopl
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 e in high office who abuse their power may well in the future be required to serve an immediate prison sentence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024721\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 This course should serve as notice to any such people that the courts are not prepared to regard such offences lightly and that they will not 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 suspend sentences just because the consequences for such a person are severe.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 "}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab The}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1391851\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Court }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 of Appeal made the comments }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1391851\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
after noting that in earlier }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 abuse of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14373261\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  office}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  cases }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 suspended terms w}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1391851\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ere imposed on the of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 fenders}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1391851\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab In }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 State v. Chang}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Criminal Case\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  No. 8 of 199}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 1,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  the offender approved the tender f}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12610122\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 or}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  his friend to supply }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1718695\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 spare motor vehicle }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 parts by dev}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 iating from a policy decision of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1718695\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12610122\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 g}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 overnment to p}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1718695\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
urchase spare parts}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  from franchise dealers.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15167456\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 The motive of the offender was to supply the spare pa\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 rts from his own company}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  using his friend}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s tender}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15167456\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
He received $85,213.26 whereas in fact he had paid out about $86,000 of his own money when he opened letters of credit in favour of his friend who later double-crossed him.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 The offender was convicted of\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  misdemeanor abuse of office by the High }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13764164\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ourt and }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1718695\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6779033\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 years}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928078\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 
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\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Kubunavanua v. State}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Cr. Case No. 4 of 1992, }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the offender was a police officer, who wrongfully used a television screen and radio sei\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 zed as exhibits}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13764164\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  for his perso}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 nal use.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 He was convicted }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
and sentenced to 9 months imprisonment }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13764164\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 suspended f}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
o}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13764164\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 r}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  18 months.
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\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 State v. Bola}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Cr. Case No. 29 of 2005S}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
 the offender was employed as the Manager, Compliance and Investigations at the Immigra\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 tion Department.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 While on duty, he personally went to the Nausori A}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15997863\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
irport to ensure a passenger }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 sponsored by }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15997863\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 a }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 local couple}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  pe}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 rsonally known to him}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 , was }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 not}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  refused entry into Fiji.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 He was}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517540\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  convicted after a trial and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15997863\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 sentenced to 200 hours of communi
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ty work and a fine of $2,000.00.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169088\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598860\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 12}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab In }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 State v. Kunatuba}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8334448\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Cr. Case No. HAC18 of 2006,}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the offender was employed as the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Agriculture.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 He impl}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13764164\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 emen}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ted a scheme without the government}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s approval and deviated from the gover\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 nment accounting regulations}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15997863\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  causi}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ng abuse }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 of public funds}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  in millions}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 He was convicted after }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15997863\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
trial and was sentenced to a total sentence of 4 years imprisonment on two counts of abuse of office.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4460286\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598860\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 13}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4460286\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 In }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 FICAC v. Kumar}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Cr. Case No. 001 of 2009}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 , the o\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
ffender was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for deviating from the accounting procedures of the town council in which he was the acting town clerk, to raise a cheque for his own personal benefit.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13465422\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598860\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 14}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab In }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 FICAC v. Devo}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Cr. Case No. HAC177 of 2007}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 , the \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
offender was convicted for abusing his position as the Commissioner Central to authorize the use of the government vehicle to collect liquor for unofficial functions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10305343\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 The offender was sentenced to a total sentence of 9 months imprisonment on three counts \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 of abuse of office.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3356296\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598860\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 15}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab T}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3356296\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 hese cases }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 show }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3356296\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
that the sentences for abuse of office range from probation }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 order to imprisonment sentences, depe}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15997863\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 nding on the nature of the arbitrary act committed by the public servant, the seniority of the public servant in the\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
 institution, the motive and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15997863\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
intention of the public servant, the nature of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15997863\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
harm done to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the complainant and the nature of gain, if any}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3884265\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  by the public servant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3356296\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10380283\charrsid11760159 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598860\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 16}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10380283\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab 
Mr. Sharma made detailed submissions on the provisions of the Sentencing a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 nd Penal\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ties Decree and the range of}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10380283\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  options that are now availabl}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 e under the Decree.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10380283\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  I accept that the courts now have wider sente}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
ncing options }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 than before, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10380283\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 but in my view}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10380283\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  those options cannot be applied in vacuum.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12913041\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12913041\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598860\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 17}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12913041\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab Sentencing is a judicial function.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12913041\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Thi\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s means that the sentence is determined by the judge.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12913041\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
In determining the appropriate sentence, regard must not only be made to the statutory sentencing framework but also to the sentencing guidelines established by case law.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12913041\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 In my opinion the purpose of \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
the Sentencing and Penalties Decree is to make the sentencing hearing more transparent and fair so that the offender knows why he or she}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  has}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12913041\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  received a particular punishment.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598860\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [18]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2324163\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Mr}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3295074\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2324163\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Sharma points out that section }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 15 (1) of the Decree provides for }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2324163\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 not re
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 cording a conviction with o}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 r without imposing a punishment as an option.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2324163\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Mr}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3295074\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2324163\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
 Sharma submits that section 15 makes it mandatory for the court to consider whether a c}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 onviction ought to be recorded }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2324163\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 following a finding of guilt.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Mr}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3295074\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Sharma puts his submissio\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 n in the following manner:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020002\charrsid11760159 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11760159 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
In light of the statutory provisions the first issue that the court }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 must consider}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  after a guilty verdict has been rendered}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3884265\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  is whether a conviction ought to be recorded against the accused person.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  (underlining mine)
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11760159 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598860\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [19]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Mr}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819231\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
Sharma then refers to section 16 of the Decree, which sets out the factors that the court must take into}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  account when}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  considering not }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 record}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12942726\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ing}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  a conviction.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16598860\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [20]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
Section 15(1) provides that if a court finds a person guilty, it }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 may consider}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2700570\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 sentencing\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 options that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660517\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 are}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  provided.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Clearly, the use of the word }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 may}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  means that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 court has}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10766356\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 a discretion}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  to consider }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2700570\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the option of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 whether to record a conviction}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2700570\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  and that}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2700570\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  it is not mandatory that}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15486770\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the court }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2700570\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 has to consider the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  option following a guilty verdi
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ct. If the court exercises its discretion to consider not recording a conviction,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2700570\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  then the court must consider all }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the fact}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2700570\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ors in section 16}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4524394\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  of the Decree in the exercise of its}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2700570\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  discretion.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 To substitute the word }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 must}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  for the word }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 may}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  in section 15 t\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 o argue that it is mandatory for the court to consider}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2700570\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  the option of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732420\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  not recording a conviction}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10766356\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  after a guilty verdict}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3884265\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819231\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  is misleading.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5984931\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1711835\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3108794\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [21]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 The Decree, of course,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid993486\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  provides that sentences of imprisonment should be regarded as the sanction of last resort ta\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 king into account all}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  relevant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid993486\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 matters.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1711835\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid993486\charrsid11760159 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3108794\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 22}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid993486\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab 
I refer to the purposes of sentence which apply in this case.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid993486\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
Mr. Mau and Mr. Patel were the two most senior executives of Post Fiji Limited when they abused the authority of their office.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 The seniority of th\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 eir positions is an aggravating factor. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid993486\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Post Fiji Limited is an entity that is fully owned by the government.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid993486\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Any conduct that tends to compromise the integrity of the office of senior executives of government owned entities deserve condemnation.
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\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3108794\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 23}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid993486\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13130017\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Fo\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 r much of the same reason, deterrence is a highly rel}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4524394\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 evant objective in sente}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ncing for misuse of power}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  by those who hold high pu}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 blic office}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13130017\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13130017\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 I accept that there is no risk of re}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 -}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13130017\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 offending in this case.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13130017\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 The need for special deterrence has been minimized b\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 y the termination of Mr. Mau and Mr. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4790121\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 P}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 atel from their }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13130017\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 office.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13130017\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 But a high priority must be placed on the need for general deterrence }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4524394\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 for those who hold }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 high public office}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1660800\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 . Those who}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  hold }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1660800\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 high }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid461780\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 public office}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4524394\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  must realize that the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13130017\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  institutional procedures }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 exi
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 st for good reasons}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4524394\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 . They }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1660800\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 exist to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 promote good governance and to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1660800\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 make the office}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4524394\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  transparent and accountable in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 eyes of the public. For these reasons, those who}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4524394\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 blatantly disregard institutional procedures}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4524394\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  at the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ir}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4524394\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  whims}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5661039\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 must be deterred.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1660800\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3108794\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [24]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 The br\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
each of the public}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11075593\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s trust aggravates the offence}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 . 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3108794\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 25}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab 
I turn now to consider those matters which I can properly take into account in mitigation.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Mr. Mau is 63 years old.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
He is a widower.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 He has children and grandchildren who are depende}
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14172322\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 nt}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  on him.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 H\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 e has no previous conviction.
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\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9311548\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 26}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab 
Mr. Patel is 71 years old.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
He is diabetic and requires regular medical attention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
He is married with grown up children and grandchildren residing overseas.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 He has no previous conviction.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
In the past, h}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 e has served on\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  a number of government boar}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ds and charitable organizations for a long period of time. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10766356\charrsid11760159 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9311548\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 27}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10766356\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab 
The offences were committed in 2003.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10766356\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
The charges were filed on 27 October 2008. The pre-charge delay is five years. The post-charge delay }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464102\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 is two and half years.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464102\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Mr. Mau and Mr. Patel are not responsible for the delay. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8979804\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 I take into account}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464102\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8979804\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 total }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464102\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 delay as a mitigating factor. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10766356\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4940341\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid678989\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9311548\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 28}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid678989\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
I have had regard to the circumstances of the offending. Mr. Mau ignored}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  his responsibility to apply the procedures of Post Fiji Li
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 mit}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ed, to allow Mr. Patel an advantage. Mr. Patel}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 simply }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 m}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 otivated by greed to increase}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  his corporate wealth.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15952444\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
Both acted despotically and caused prejudice to Post Fiji Limited.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9311548\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [29]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
In these circumstances, the option of not recording a conviction is i\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 nappropriate.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Public servants are morally responsible to the public.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 The public expects them to be transparent and accountable in all their dealings.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Those who misuse their public office must receive punishment to reflect the society}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s disapproval of th\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 e conduct.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1714467\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 30}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab The offences justify imprisonment sentences.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5661039\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 I consider }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Mr. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2521031\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 P}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5661039\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 atel to }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14354354\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 be }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5661039\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 more culpable}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  than Mr. Mau.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Mr. Patel financially gained}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5661039\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  although the amount of profit is relatively small.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1714467\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 31}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab 
I sentence Mr. Mau to a term of 9 months impriso\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 nment.
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\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1714467\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 32}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9716078\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab 
I sentence Mr. Patel to a term of 12 months imprisonment.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid983515\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10692256\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14372804\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1714467\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 33}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14372804\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044658\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
I now consider whether the sentences should be suspended.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7229510\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1714467\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [34]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044658\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 The consequences that the convic}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 tions will have on Mr}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464102\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Mau and Mr}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464102\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Patel}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044658\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  do not justify suspending the sentence
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703502\charrsid11760159 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1714467\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [35]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2913461\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Mr.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11410932\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Patel}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11410932\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s age and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  his }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044658\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 health }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 condition }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11410932\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 do not constitute}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5661039\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  exceptional}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044658\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  circumstances to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 justify suspending the sentence}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5661039\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044658\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464102\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117447\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [36]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8979804\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 I do not think that t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464102\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 he}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8979804\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
 post-charge delay in this case is so unreasonable to justify suspending the sentences.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464102\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117447\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [37\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Both Mr}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819231\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Mau and Mr}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819231\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Pa}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4814342\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 tel express}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  no remorse. Mr}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819231\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  Mau}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s written mitigation makes a refe}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4814342\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 rence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9722777\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  that he }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4814342\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 apologizes if his actions have caused loss or prejudice to Post Fiji Limited. However, it}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12002477\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  is evident}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044658\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  from}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4814342\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  the other parts of his}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044658\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  written mitigation}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4814342\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  that\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  he is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12002477\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
 not accepting}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4814342\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  the findings made against him that he acted despotically with improper motive, causing prejudice to Post Fiji Limited.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4814342\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 A total absence of}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12002477\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  remorse }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4814342\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 even after finding of guilt }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2913461\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 is another factor that operates}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12002477\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5661039\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 against suspending the sente\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 nces}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12002477\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10692256\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12002477\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117447\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [38]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5711415\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
I have had regard to the previous good character of Mr. Mau and Mr. Patel and the services that they have provided to the public using their office, to consider whether these factors justify suspending the sentences.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5711415\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 However, it is not possibl\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
e for me to give undiminished weight to their previous good character and record of service to the public. They were given power and responsibility of a public of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703502\charrsid11760159 
\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 fice because of their corporate expertise}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5711415\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  and good character. Instead, they breached the publi\hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 c}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5711415\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 s trust }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5661039\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 by misusing their office}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126622\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703502\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5711415\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12937037\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12002477\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117447\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 39}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12002477\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab After ha}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126622\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ving regard to all these factors}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12002477\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 , I decided not to suspend the sentences.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3277958\charrsid11760159 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117447\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 40}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3277958\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 ]\tab 
The sentence of Mr. Mau is 9 months imprisonment.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3277958\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 
The sentence of Mr. Patel is 12 months imprisonment.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Daniel Goundar
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3277958\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 JUDGE}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3277958\charrsid11760159 
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 At Suva
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 14 April 2011
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7229510\charrsid11760159 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3277958\charrsid11760159 \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Solicitors:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3277958\charrsid11760159 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 FICAC for Prosecution
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 R. Patel Lawyers for first Accused
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af38\loch\f0 Sherani & Co. for second Accused 
\par }}