R v Matombe (CO 7/2005) [2006] SCSC 98 (27 November 2006)

R v Matombe (CO 7/2005) [2006] SCSC 98 (27 November 2006)

The prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt due to material contradictions and weak evidence; therefore, the accused must be acquitted.

Citation
[2006] SCSC 98
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Jacques Matombe
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
27 November 2006
Case Number
CO 7/2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
acquittal
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Indecency, Standard of Proof, Credibility of Witnesses
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sexual Assault Indecency Standard of Proof Credibility of Witnesses

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Jacques Matombe

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused committed sexual assault against a minor
  2. 2 Whether the accused committed an act of indecency towards a minor
  3. 3 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt due to material contradictions and weak evidence; therefore, the accused must be acquitted.

Court Disposition

acquittal

Orders

  • Charges dismissed
  • Accused acquitted