R v Kate (CO 50/2004) [2004] SCSC 35 (19 May 2004)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the aggravating circumstances, the risk to the complainant, and the evidence presented, the court finds it proper to remand the accused in custody pending trial.

Citation: [2004] SCSC 35
Parties: Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Gerard Kate
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 19 May 2004
Case Number: CO 50/2004
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail/remand Application Prior to Plea
Outcome: application for further remand granted
Legal Topics: Bail, Remand, Sexual Assault, Pre Trial Detention, Constitutional Rights
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Constitutional Law Bail Remand Sexual Assault Pre Trial Detention Constitutional Rights

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Gerard Kate

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail/remand Application Prior to Plea

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be remanded in custody pending trial for a serious offence
2 Whether the seriousness of the offence and risk to the complainant justify denial of bail

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the aggravating circumstances, the risk to the complainant, and the evidence presented, the court finds it proper to remand the accused in custody pending trial.

Court Disposition

application for further remand granted

Orders

The accused is remanded in custody for a further 14 days, until 2 June 2004 at 9 a.m.