Regina v Panio [2008] SBHC 96; HCSI-CRC 103 of 2005 (20 June 2008)

HIGH COURT OF SOLOMON ISLANDS

Criminal Case No. 103 of 2005

IN THE MATTER of an appeal from the Central Magistrates’ Court

REGINA
Appellant

V

HUCKLE PANIO
Respondent

Date of Decision: 20 June 2008

No appearance for DPP
Mr. Nori for Respondent

DECISION DISMISSING APPEAL

Cameron P.J.

1. This is an old, stale appeal against sentence which was lodged by the Director of Public Prosecutions as long ago as 23 February 2005 and which has not been diligently pursued.

2. There is no appearance today by the Director of Public Prosecutions despite a notice of hearing having been issued on 10 June 2008 which notice was duly served, and that is typical of the progress of this matter.

3. The respondent served his sentence of imprisonment in 2005, and I am advised by Mr. Nori that he has no other convictions or charges and is, in effect, a reformed man.

4. In all circumstances, the appeal is dismissed.

BY THE COURT

IDR Cameron
Puisne Judge