AG -v- Barette 20-Apr-2006 [2006] JRC 060 (20 April 2006)

AG -v- Barette 20-Apr-2006 [2006] JRC 060 (20 April 2006)

The combination of juror's background, connections, and delayed disclosure by prosecution creates exceptional circumstances justifying bail pending appeal due to arguable apparent bias.

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Citation
[2006] JRC 060
Parties
Applicant: Mr Barette; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 April 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Bail Pending Appeal
Outcome
bail granted pending appeal
Legal Topics
Bail Pending Appeal, Apparent Bias, Jury Impartiality
Criminal Law Procedure Bail Pending Appeal Apparent Bias Jury Impartiality

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Parties

Mr Barette

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Bail Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether bail pending appeal should be granted based on apparent bias of a juror

Ratio Decidendi

The combination of juror's background, connections, and delayed disclosure by prosecution creates exceptional circumstances justifying bail pending appeal due to arguable apparent bias.

Court Disposition

bail granted pending appeal

Orders

  • Defendant to surrender passport
  • Defendant to report to police once a week