John Konobo v The State (2004) N2500
| Jurisdiction | Papua New Guinea |
| Citation | (2004) N2500 |
| Date | 11 February 2004 |
| Court | National Court |
| Year | 2004 |
Full Title: John Konobo v The State (2004) N2500
National Court: Davani J
Judgment Delivered: 11 February 2004
1 Criminal law—practice and procedure—trial must take place in presence of accused—escape by co–accused before delivery of verdict—continuance of proceedings impracticable—Criminal Code s571(1), s571(2).
2 Criminal law—Practice and Procedure—escape—conduct that renders trial impracticable—trial to proceed in co–accused's absence.
3 R v Stuart and Finch [1974] Qd R 297 and R v Jones (No 2) [1972] 1 WLR 887 referred to
RULING (application to continue with trial)
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Davani J: I have before me an application by the Accused/Applicant ('Applicant') seeking orders for this court to hand down its decision on verdict in the absence of his 2 other co–accused. The application is moved by way of Notice of Motion filed on 10.2.04 and supported by the Applicants affidavit sworn on 9.2.04.
The affidavit deposes to the background of this matter which I will set out in chronological order as they form the basis of this application. These are:
1. 25.3.03—All accused appeared in court for commencement of...
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