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}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 JUDGMENT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par This is an appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions against, the decision of th e Magistrates Court Suva to make an activated suspended sentence concurrent with the substantive sentence of 31 years imposed on the respondent on the 31st August, 1977 on the ground that the learned trial Magistrate erred in principle in so doing without finding special reasons. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 The respondent was, on the 31st August, 1977 convicted of Robbery with Violence contrary to section 326(1)(a) of the Penal Code and sentenced to 3 1/2 years}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 '}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 imprisonment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 On the 10th September, 1976 the respondent was convicted of the offence of Housebreaking, Entering and Larceny contrary to section 333(a) of the Penal Code and was sentenced to 2 years}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 imprisonment suspended for three years under section 28(a) of the Penal Code. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 The Record indicates that on sentencing the res pondent after his conviction for robbery the Magistrate said: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 3 years}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 i}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 mprisonment suspended sentence will be activated but in view of accused}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 ' s relative youth I}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 will order that it be served concurrently.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par The respondent was 18 years of age at the time he}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 was convicted.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 Section 28B of the Penal Code }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 specifies the powers of a Court}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 on conviction of a further offence, to deal with a suspended sentence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 The Court must consider the case and must take one of the four courses specified in section 28B(1)(a) to (d). It is mandatory to make an order under the first of the four courses (a) that is that the Court may order that the suspended sentence shall take effect with the original term unaltered unless the Court is of the opinion that it would be unjust to do so. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 I}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 n view of all the circumstances which have arisen since the suspended sentence was passed, including the fact}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 s of the subsequent offence and,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 where it is of that opinion}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 ,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 the Court shall state its reasons. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 Mr. Fa quoted }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 Ithell and}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 Isa}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 (1969)}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 2 All E.R.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 91 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 in}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 support of his}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 argument }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 that the}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 learned Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 '}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 s order that the activated suspended}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 sentence run concurrently with the sentence imposed for the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 robbery offence was wrong in principle. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par Edmund Davies L.J. in that case referred to what Lord Parker L.J. said in }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 R. v. Brown}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 : \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 Unless there are some quite exceptional circumstances the suspended sentence should be ordered to run consecutively to the sentence given for the current offence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 In }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 Ithell}{ \f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 '}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 cas e the trial judge had first considered the suspended sentence before dealing with the offence before him and it was held that this was not the proper approach. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 In the instant case the trial Magistrate did not make this mistake. He first considered the appropriate sentence for the offence and then considered the suspended sentence and gave his reasons for ordering the activated sentence to run concurrently. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 Under section 28B(2) a Court may order that the activated sentence shall take effect immediately or on the expiry of another term of imprisonment imposed by that Court. By making the activated sentence run concurrently with the sentence for the robbery }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 offence the Magistrate in this i}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 nstance ordered the activated sentence to take effect immediately. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 While the Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 '}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 s action would appear to run counter to the principles of sentencing enunciated in }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 Ithell}{ \f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 '}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 case that case does indicate that in exceptional cases a suspended sentence which is activated does not have to run consecutively to the sentence given for the current offence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 In my view there were exceptional circumstances in this case. The respondent is a young man of 18 years of age. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par If his suspended sentence had been ordered to run consecutively to the sentence of 31 years}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 imprisonment imposed for the robbery offence he would have to serve 5 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 \'bd }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 years}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 '}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 imprisonment. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 In }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 R. v Bocskei}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 (1970) Crim. L.R. 593 a suspended sentence was ordered to run consecutively to sentences for other offences committed. The report states: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 As to the allega tion of disparity when consecutive sentences are imposed the final duty of the sentencer is to make sure the total is not excessive. If he thinks the total is excess}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 ive it is his duty to reduce it,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 and where a suspended sentence is involved he may either reduce the sentence for the instant offence or reduce the term of the suspended sentence.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 The Magistrate obviously considered 5 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 \'bd }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 years}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 ' imprisonment for an 18 year old youth excessive,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 a view which is shared by the Crown Prosecutor. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 The Magistrate cou ld have met this problem in one of several ways. He could have refused to activate the suspended sentence, or reduced that sentence or the sentence for the subsequent offence or as provided by section 28(B)(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code he could have made any order with respect to the suspended sentence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 It would have been preferable to have made no order activating the suspended sentence in the circumstances and reasons given for such actions }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 i}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 nstead of ordering the suspended sentence to run concurrently thereby following established pri}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 nciples of sentencing. However i}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 n view of the provisions of section 28(B) of the Criminal Procedure Code which the Magistrate did follow he achieved the result which the circumstances warranted and in so doing he was in my view justified. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 \par The appeal accordingly fails and is dismissed. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 R.G. Kermode \par JUDGE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8081783 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 Suva, \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783 25th November,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid8081783\charrsid8081783 1977. \par }}