1998/47 - AG v Mulligan [1998] UR 47 (3 March 1998)

1998/47 - AG v Mulligan [1998] UR 47 (3 March 1998)

Bail granted due to the potential for significant delay before trial, despite the seriousness of the offence, following the precedent in Makarios (1978) JJ 215.

Citation
[1998] UR 47
Parties
Co Accused/applicant: Devlin
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
03 March 1998
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Interlocutory
Outcome
bail granted
Legal Topics
Bail, Pre Trial Detention
Criminal Law Procedure Bail Pre Trial Detention

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Parties

Devlin

Co Accused/applicant

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether bail should be granted given the seriousness of the offence and potential delay before trial

Ratio Decidendi

Bail granted due to the potential for significant delay before trial, despite the seriousness of the offence, following the precedent in Makarios (1978) JJ 215.

Court Disposition

bail granted

Orders

  • Bail set at £600 to be paid before release.
  • Report to police three times a week.