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\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 The State appealed its leniency. On appeal, the Court could not determine from the record whether the sentences imposed were concurrent or consecutive. State counsel could not assist. The Co urt found the magistrate had properly taken into account mitigation and gave reasons for sentence. The Court found the sentence of imprisonment was inappropriate and was excessive rather than lenient, for the then 17 year old, especially where the magistr ate had not accepted a recommendation for probation supervision. 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{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Background}{ \f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 1.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab This matter concerns an Appeal by the State against the sentences imposed by the Magistrate sitting at Suva on 22 August 2000. \par \par 2.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab The Respondent (then aged 20) had earlier pleaded guilty to two }{ \b0\caps\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 c}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 harges of Defilement of a girl under the age of 13 years: t he offences being committed in August 1996 and again in August 1997 (when the Appellant was 17 years old). \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 The Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 '}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 s Record}{ \f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 3.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab The Sentences imposed by the Magistrate were 12 months imprisonment on each Charge suspended for 3 years. Unfortunately the Magistrate does not make it clear (as he should have done) whether these two periods of 12 months were to run consecutively to one another, or concurrently with each other, it is imperative that the Magistrate should state which, or there will be con fusion later (as now) when an Appeal arises, or if there is a requirement to activate the sentence(s). \par \par 4.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab Counsel has been unable to help me on this point. So for the purpose of this Appeal I will assume that the sentences are concurrent (overall total 12 months) and then suspended. I like to think that if the Magistrate had given the mandatory explanation to the Defendant on the meaning of the suspended Sentences he would have noticed his omission to state which form the Prison Sentences were to take. \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Chronology of the Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 '}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 s Hearing}{ \f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 5.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab I am concerned in this case, as I have been on several other cases from the Magistrates}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 '}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Courts that have come before me recently, about the chronology of the hearings. These were serious Charges, but the hearings took in excess of 12 months to complete. The initial hearing was on 17 June 1999 and the Case was not concluded until 22 August 2 0 00 after 10 separate hearings. This is unsatisfactory and unfair to the Defendant. Long running delays and a multitude of hearings can indicate loss of control over the case. Once the case is started then it should be concluded without undue delays. The M agistrate, who is in charge of the case, should ensure that adjournments are kept to a minimum and the case concluded within a sensible time period. \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par Grounds of Appeal}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 6.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab The Grounds of Appeal by the State are:}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8925674 {\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 (1)}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 that the sentences are man ifestly lenient in all the circumstances; \par (2)}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 that the sentences are wrong in principle. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8925674 {\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Circumstances of this case}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 7.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab The Magistrate}{ \b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 '}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 s Record does not expand on the full details or circumstances I assume that the Particulars shown on the Charge Sheet f or each Charge are sufficient. The details of the offences were admitted and pleas of guilty tendered. \par \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Reference to Authorities and Reason for Sentences}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 8.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab The Magistrate gave reasons for the sentences he imposed. He had the advantage of a Probation Report which was favourable to the Respondent (Defendant) in the context of his home environment and his employment.}{ \b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 The Report recommended probation supervision. \par \par 9.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab The Magistrate properly took into account the various points put forward in mitigation: including the Respondent}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 '}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 s clear record, his age at the time of the Offences and the forgiveness proffered by the family of the defiled girl. The Magistrate expressed his understandable reluctance to send a boy this age (17) to prison. \par \par 10.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab The Magistrate helpfully cited a similar case heard; in April 1995 in the Appeal Court }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 {\*\bkmkstart Ravuama_Matuku_v_S_S_v_Ritesh_Singh_v_S}Matuku v The State}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 {\*\bkmkend Ravuama_Matuku_v_S_S_v_Ritesh_Singh_v_S} (Criminal Appeal 26/93). In that case Mr Justice Scott expressed his reluctance about sending a young person to prison for the same sort of offence with which we are dealing today. Especially so where there had been no complaint made by the other P arty to the intercourse, and where there had been no similar previous convictions. \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Ruling/Decision}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 11.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab This Appeal by the State will be dismissed. \par \par 12. \tab In my judgment the sentences imposed by the Magistrate were excessive rather than lenient, indeed I query whether a prison sentence in all the circumstances of the case is appropriate at all. I have difficulty in understanding why the Magistrate did not take up the Probation option. \par \par 13. \tab This matter now on Appeal is open to review. Not only am I trouble d about the sentences of imprisonment and whether they are appropriate, but I have the feeling that the Magistrate has fallen into the trap of selecting a longer period of imprisonment because he is suspending it.}{ \b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 (If a sentence of imprisonment is appropri ate the period [or length] should always be assessed first and then a decision made concerning suspension). \par \par 14.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab It is not easy to assess what the proper sentence should be here. Probation would have been appropriate, But I did fear it might be too late now.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 I am not at all sure that imprisonment is appropriate - and certainly not on an immediate basis. \par \par After serious consideration and hearing Counsel I think the Probation order is appropriate and l will make a 12 months Order accordingly. \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Explanation in "Ordinary Language}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 " }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 re Suspended Prison sentences}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 15.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab }{ \b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 I mentioned earlier in this Judgment (see Para 4) the obligation of the Magistrate (or Judge) to give an explanation concerning a suspended sentence. There is no record of any such explanation being given in this case. \par \par 16.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab It is the Judge or Magistrate ( not Counsel) who must give this explanation. A note must be made on the Court Record that the explanation has been given, and that the Accused has understood the explanation. The reason for an explanation to be given to the Accused is obvious; But it is a lso an explanation given in open court to the public so that they understand the (often misunderstood) position. \par \par 17.}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \tab I wish to take advantage of this Judgment to set out what believe to be a sensible explanation (in ordinary language - vide {\*\bkmkstart s29_4_PC_State_v_Ritesh_Singh}Section 29(4) {\*\bkmkend s29_4_PC_State_v_Ritesh_Singh} Penal Code to be given. Suspended Sentences are promulgated. The precise words need not be rigidly followed - but the appropriate message must be there. \par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8925674 \i\f1\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i0\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par Suggested Explanation}{\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par I have to explain to you now in }{\i0\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 ordinary language}{\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 the meaning of the Suspended Sentence. After my explanation I shall ask you if you understand and I shall then note your reply on the Court Papers. \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8925674 \b\f1\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 This Sentence of Imprisonment that I have just imposed will be suspended, or put in abeyance, for (two) year(s). This means if you get into no further trouble during the (two) year(s) from today you will hear no more about this matter. \par }{\b0\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 But}{\b0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 if you come before the Courts again within the next (two) year(s) for any Offence punishable by imprisonment then you will be liable to go to prison for the (two) year(s) I have just imposed in addition to any new sentence the Court may impose for any new offence. \par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8925674 \i\f1\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Do you understand my explanation to you? \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8925674 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par Summary}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674\charrsid8925674 \par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8925674 \i\f1\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 (1)}{ \i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Appeal by the State dismissed.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par }{\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 (2)}{\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment quashed.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par }{\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 (3)}{\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925674 }{\i0\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Probation Order for 12 months made (effective from today).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8925674 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 \par }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Appeal fails. \par \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8925674 \fs24\lang3081\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp3081\langfenp3081 {\insrsid5990465\charrsid8925674 Marie Chan}{ \lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid8925674 \par }}