Ali Nasrallah v Regina [2016] NSWDC 101

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Ali Nasrallah v Regina [2016] NSWDC 101 Hearing dates: 24 and 26 May 2016 Date of orders: 09 June 2016 Decision date: 09 June 2016 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Judge AC Scotting Decision: (1) I find that the accused is presently fit to be tried. (2) The matter is listed on 17 June 2016 to fix a trial date. Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – sexual intercourse without consent- recklessly inflict actual bodily harm MENTAL HEALTH – fitness to be tried – Presser criteria – factors – unfitness – present condition of accused – determination on balance of probabilities – onus of proof PROCEDURAL – application for stay of prosecution – discretionary power – exceptional circumstances – onus – disadvantage or prejudice – administration of justice – erosion of public confidence Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 s61K(a) Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 ss. 6, 11(1), 12(2), 12(3) Cases Cited: R v Dashwood [1943] 1 KB 1 R v Presser [1958] VR 45 Ngatayi v The Queen (1980) 147 CLR 1 Kesavarajah v The Queen (1994) 181 CLR 230 Eastman v The Queen (2000) 203 CLR 1 R v Sexton (2000) 77 SASR 405 Eastman v Director of Public Prosecutions (ACT) (2003) 214 CLR 318 R v Rivkin (2004) 59 NSWLR 284 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Ali Nasrallah (Applicant) Regina (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Mr Z Khan (Applicant) Ms A Seeto (Repsondent)