Abukar v Public Prosecutor, Holland

Bail can be granted in principle due to mitigating factors, but only upon satisfactory police report confirming applicant's address and subject to curfew, reporting, and security conditions.

Parties: Appellant: Abukar; Respondent: Public Prosecutor, Holland
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 02 October 2015
Procedural Posture: Bail Application / Post Arrest, Appeal From District Judge's Refusal
Outcome: Bail granted in principle, pending police report on address and compliance with conditions.
Legal Topics: Bail, Extradition Proceedings, Conviction Warrant

Criminal Law Extradition Bail Extradition Proceedings Conviction Warrant

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Parties

Abukar

Appellant

Public Prosecutor, Holland

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Post Arrest, Appeal From District Judge's Refusal

Legal Issues

1 Whether bail should be granted to the applicant pending extradition hearing
2 Appropriate conditions for bail in extradition cases

Ratio Decidendi

Bail can be granted in principle due to mitigating factors, but only upon satisfactory police report confirming applicant's address and subject to curfew, reporting, and security conditions.

Court Disposition

Bail granted in principle, pending police report on address and compliance with conditions.

Orders

Applicant to provide £1,500 security as pre-release condition.
Applicant subject to curfew between 11.00 pm and 7.00 am.