In the High Court of Kiribati
Criminal Jurisdiction
Held at Betio
Republic of Kiribati

High Court Criminal Case 26 of 2000

The Republic

vs

Mwea Tairati

For the Republic: Ms Pauline Beiatau
For the Accused: Ms Taoing Taoaba

Date of Hearing: 10 August 2001

JUDGMENT

Having heard the evidence of Dr Yang I accept that the accused is not fit to plead for the reasons set out in her report of 6 July 2001. I also accept that he needs treatment for mental illness. The doctor said so in her report and has reiterated it in her oral evidence. My only course is to act as set out in S.144(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code. I shall report to the Beretitenti in accordance with that provision. In the meantime the prisoner will remain in custody.

Dated the 10th day of August 2001

The Hon Robin Millhouse QC
Chief Justice