SRS v PROCURATOR FISCAL [2016] ScotSAC Crim 3 (10 February 2016)

SRS v PROCURATOR FISCAL [2016] ScotSAC Crim 3 (10 February 2016)

The court held that the sheriff's decision to refuse bail was justified based on the risk factors presented and the nature of the alleged offence.

Citation
[2016] ScotSAC Crim 3
Parties
Appellant: SRS; Respondent: Procurator Fiscal
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
10 February 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Bail Appeal Procedure

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Parties

SRS

Appellant

Procurator Fiscal

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether bail should be granted or refused
  2. 2 whether the sheriff erred in refusing bail

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the sheriff's decision to refuse bail was justified based on the risk factors presented and the nature of the alleged offence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • bail refused