R v Monthy (CO 50/2020) [2020] SCSC 569 (28 July 2020)

The accused has not satisfied the court that he will not pose a flight risk or interfere with witnesses if released on bail; no bail conditions would sufficiently address this risk.

Citation: [2020] SCSC 569
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Dino Monthy
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 28 July 2020
Case Number: CO 50/2020
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome: bail denied; remand ordered
Legal Topics: Bail, Pre Trial Detention
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Bail Pre Trial Detention

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Dino Monthy

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be released on bail pending trial

Ratio Decidendi

The accused has not satisfied the court that he will not pose a flight risk or interfere with witnesses if released on bail; no bail conditions would sufficiently address this risk.

Court Disposition

bail denied; remand ordered

Orders

1st accused remanded in custody for two weeks