R v KA (CR 15/2020) [2020] SCSC 568 (28 July 2020)

R v KA (CR 15/2020) [2020] SCSC 568 (28 July 2020)

The accused is granted bail with strict conditions due to the absence of risk of interference with the complainant or witnesses, despite the seriousness of the offence and prior absconding.

Citation
[2020] SCSC 568
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: KA
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
28 July 2020
Case Number
CR 15/2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
bail granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Bail, Sexual Assault, Child Protection
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Sexual Assault Child Protection

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

KA

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be released on bail given the seriousness of the offence and prior absconding

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is granted bail with strict conditions due to the absence of risk of interference with the complainant or witnesses, despite the seriousness of the offence and prior absconding.

Court Disposition

bail granted with conditions

Orders

  • Accused shall not leave the jurisdiction without court order; Immigration Authorities notified.
  • Accused shall deposit travel documents into court.