AG v Page [2000] JRC 183 (15 September 2000)

AG v Page [2000] JRC 183 (15 September 2000)

The Magistrate was entitled to refuse bail based on the risk of re-offending, the accused's record, and risk of absconding. The review court found no error in principle or unreasonableness in the Magistrate's decision.

Citation
[2000] JRC 183
Parties
Applicant: The Accused; Respondent: The Prosecution
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 September 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Bail Review / Review of Magistrate's Refusal of Bail
Outcome
application for bail refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Remand, Committal Proceedings, Probation Breach
Criminal Law Procedure Bail Remand Committal Proceedings Probation Breach

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Parties

The Accused

Applicant

The Prosecution

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Bail Review / Review of Magistrate's Refusal of Bail

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Magistrate erred in refusing bail to the accused
  2. 2 Whether the delay in committal proceedings justifies granting bail

Ratio Decidendi

The Magistrate was entitled to refuse bail based on the risk of re-offending, the accused's record, and risk of absconding. The review court found no error in principle or unreasonableness in the Magistrate's decision.

Court Disposition

application for bail refused

Orders

  • Bail application refused
  • Prosecution to ensure committal date is fixed within one month