1998/127 - AG v Stevenson [1998] UR 127 (18 June 1998)

The alleged change of circumstances was not sufficient to warrant a change in the bail decision; the seriousness of the offence and the record support continued refusal of bail.

Citation: [1998] UR 127
Parties: Applicant: Mr Dixon; Accused: Stevenson
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 18 June 1998
Procedural Posture: Bail Application / Appeal/review of Magistrate's Decision
Outcome: bail refused; accused remanded in custody until indictment
Legal Topics: Bail, Change of Circumstances

Criminal Law Bail Change of Circumstances

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Parties

Mr Dixon

Applicant

Stevenson

Accused

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Appeal/review of Magistrate's Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether a change of circumstances justified granting bail after previous refusals
2 Whether the Magistrate erred in refusing bail

Ratio Decidendi

The alleged change of circumstances was not sufficient to warrant a change in the bail decision; the seriousness of the offence and the record support continued refusal of bail.

Court Disposition

bail refused; accused remanded in custody until indictment

Orders

Stevenson is remanded in custody until indicted