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Public Prosecutor v Repulpul [1987] VULawRp 2; [1980-1994] Van LR 283 (18 March 1987)

[1980-1994] Van LR 283

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU

CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

Criminal Case No. 1 of 1987

BETWEEN:

PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

AND:

ARMEL REPULPUL
INIAS WARKON
ROLLAND RITE
MECKSON GASPARD
FERNAND PALAUD
PETER MALIU
AUGUSTIN MALIU
MORRIS ALGUET

Coram: Chief Justice Cooke

JUDGMENT

[CRIMINAL LAW - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Judges Rules]

The Judges Rules do not apply to Vanuatu. There is nothing in our legislation to intimate that the Court here is to be guided in any way by such Rules. I consider they are Rules especially drafted for guidance of the English Court

I rule that the statements made by the accused, if voluntary and made without any inducement, threats or promises are admissible in evidence in this case.

18 March 1987

FREDERICK G. COOKE
CHIEF JUSTICE