Republic V Liwasa (CO 54/2013) [2016] SCSC 68 (10 February 2016)

Republic V Liwasa (CO 54/2013) [2016] SCSC 68 (10 February 2016)

The law prescribes a mandatory life sentence for importation of a controlled drug, and no special circumstances were established to justify a lesser sentence.

Citation
[2016] SCSC 68
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Rashid Mohamed Liwasa
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
10 February 2016
Case Number
CO 54/2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Importation of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Mandatory Minimum Sentences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Drug Offences Importation of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Mandatory Minimum Sentences

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Rashid Mohamed Liwasa

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for importation of a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act as amended?

Ratio Decidendi

The law prescribes a mandatory life sentence for importation of a controlled drug, and no special circumstances were established to justify a lesser sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Life imprisonment imposed as prescribed by law.
  • Right of appeal within 30 working days.