Ministry of Health v. Fareen

A mini mart clerk sold a single cigarette in violation of Fiji’s law prohibiting the sale of loose cigarettes. The clerk pled guilty but stated that it was her first offense, she was only 17, and that she was very remorseful of her actions. Because of these factors, the court reduced the fine from $1,000 to $500 and recorded the violation as a “non conviction” so it would not affect the clerk's future career prospects.

DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT

Ministry of Health v. Fareen, Criminal Case No. 16/2011

  • Fiji
  • Feb 8, 2012
  • Magistrate's Court at Nasinu

Parties

Plaintiff Ministry of Health

Defendant Farama Fareen

Legislation Cited

Related Documents

Type of Litigation

Tobacco Control Topics

Substantive Issues

Type of Tobacco Product

None