R v BR (CO/50/2016) [2018] SCSC 8137 (3 April 2018)

R v BR (CO/50/2016) [2018] SCSC 8137 (3 April 2018)

The convict's gross negligence in failing her duty of care towards a 6-month-old baby resulted in the baby's death, justifying a custodial sentence and a fine.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8137
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: BR
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
3 April 2018
Case Number
CO/50/2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Gross Negligence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Gross Negligence

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 3
Sign in to unlock

Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

BR

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for manslaughter by gross negligence involving a 6-month-old baby

Ratio Decidendi

The convict's gross negligence in failing her duty of care towards a 6-month-old baby resulted in the baby's death, justifying a custodial sentence and a fine.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years imprisonment
  • fine of SR 25,000