Republic v Ioane [1999] KIHC 24; HCCrC 33.98 (20 April 1999)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KIRIBATI
(BEFORE THE HON R LUSSICK C.J.)

HCCrC 33/98

THE REPUBLIC

vs

KAKIATA IOANE

Ms P Tebao for the Republic
Mr D Lambourne for the Accused

Date of Hearing: 20 April 1999

JUDGMENT

The Attorney-General, through the Assistant Senior State Advocate, has entered a nolle prosequi by stating in court that the Republic intends that the proceedings shall not continue. The accused is accordingly discharged in respect of the charge of rape contrary to section 128 of the Penal Code (Cap. 67) and also discharged in respect of the alternative charge of defilement of an idiot or imbecile contrary to section 135(b) of the Penal Code Cap. 67.

THE HON R B LUSSICK
CHIEF JUSTICE
(20/04/99)