AG v Buckley [2000] JRC 106 (16 June 2000)

The delay in presenting the accused for trial did not comply with the law, and bail is granted notwithstanding the seriousness of the alleged offences, subject to strict conditions.

Citation: [2000] JRC 106
Parties: Applicant: Miss Juste; Accused: Buckley; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 16 June 2000
Procedural Posture: Criminal Bail Application / Post Committal, Pre Trial
Outcome: Bail granted subject to conditions.
Legal Topics: Bail, Delay in Prosecution, Committal for Trial

Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Bail Delay in Prosecution Committal for Trial

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Parties

Miss Juste

Applicant

Buckley

Accused

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Bail Application / Post Committal, Pre Trial

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be granted bail despite the gravity of the alleged offences
2 Whether the delay in presenting the accused for trial violates Article 22 of the 1864 Law on criminal procedure

Ratio Decidendi

The delay in presenting the accused for trial did not comply with the law, and bail is granted notwithstanding the seriousness of the alleged offences, subject to strict conditions.

Court Disposition

Bail granted subject to conditions.

Orders

Accused to be placed on bail of £5,000.
Accused to surrender passport to police.