Republic vs Marie (CO 49/2022) [2023] SCSC 411 (5 June 2023)

The court held that the combination of the seriousness of the offence, the violent circumstances, and the use of a weapon justified continued remand of the accused pending trial.

Citation: [2023] SCSC 411
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Ryan Hendrick Marie
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 5 June 2023
Case Number: CO 49/2022
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail/remand Ruling
Outcome: accused remanded in custody
Legal Topics: Bail, Remand, Manslaughter, Seriousness of Offence
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Bail Remand Manslaughter Seriousness of Offence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Ryan Hendrick Marie

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail/remand Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be further remanded or released on bail pending trial for manslaughter

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the combination of the seriousness of the offence, the violent circumstances, and the use of a weapon justified continued remand of the accused pending trial.

Court Disposition

accused remanded in custody

Orders

The accused is remanded into custody as prayed for by the prosecution.
The accused may apply for bail again if circumstances change.