1999/114 - AG v Munro [1999] UR 114 (18 June 1999)

The Magistrate's refusal of bail was based on established principles and did not fall within the grounds for appellate interference as set out in Skinner; therefore, the refusal stands.

Citation: [1999] UR 114
Parties: Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Defendant (unnamed)
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 18 June 1999
Procedural Posture: Bail Application / Appeal Against Refusal of Bail
Outcome: Bail refused
Legal Topics: Bail, Conspiracy, Drug Offences

Criminal Law Bail Conspiracy Drug Offences

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Defendant (unnamed)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Appeal Against Refusal of Bail

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Magistrate erred in refusing bail to the defendant accused of conspiracy to import drugs

Ratio Decidendi

The Magistrate's refusal of bail was based on established principles and did not fall within the grounds for appellate interference as set out in Skinner; therefore, the refusal stands.

Court Disposition

Bail refused

Orders

Bail is refused