R v AC (CO 81/2021) [2021] SCSC 999 (23 September 2021)

R v AC (CO 81/2021) [2021] SCSC 999 (23 September 2021)

Given the seriousness of the charges, the victim's vulnerability as a minor, and the risk of interference, substantial grounds exist to remand the accused in custody and deny bail.

Citation
[2021] SCSC 999
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: A
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
23 September 2021
Case Number
CO 81/2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
bail application declined
Legal Topics
Bail, Sexual Offences, Child Protection
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Sexual Offences Child Protection

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

A

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial for charges of sexual assault on a minor

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the charges, the victim's vulnerability as a minor, and the risk of interference, substantial grounds exist to remand the accused in custody and deny bail.

Court Disposition

bail application declined

Orders

  • The accused is to be further remanded in custody.