R vs Freminot (CO 33.2014) [2014] SCSC 371 (13 October 2014)

The accused is to remain in remand due to the seriousness of the offence and the risk of interference with a vulnerable witness, as previously determined by the court.

Citation: [2014] SCSC 371
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Richard Eric Freminot
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 13 October 2014
Case Number: CO 33.2014
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome: bail denied; accused remanded
Legal Topics: Bail, Remand, Interference With Witnesses
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Bail Remand Interference With Witnesses

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Richard Eric Freminot

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be released on bail
2 Whether there are reasonable grounds for continued remand
3 Whether the accused is likely to abscond or interfere with witnesses

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is to remain in remand due to the seriousness of the offence and the risk of interference with a vulnerable witness, as previously determined by the court.

Court Disposition

bail denied; accused remanded

Orders

The accused is further remanded into custody based on the reasoning contained in the order of this court dated 17th July 2014.