R v Rene (CO 26/2016) [2016] SCSC 555 (26 July 2016)

R v Rene (CO 26/2016) [2016] SCSC 555 (26 July 2016)

The accused is entitled to bail as a constitutional right, and the prosecution's concerns can be addressed by imposing strict bail conditions.

Citation
[2016] SCSC 555
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Jeffrey Rene
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
26 July 2016
Case Number
CO 26/2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
bail granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Bail, Remand, Constitutional Rights
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Bail Remand Constitutional Rights

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Jeffrey Rene

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused is entitled to bail under the Constitution
  2. 2 Whether there are compelling circumstances to deny bail

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is entitled to bail as a constitutional right, and the prosecution's concerns can be addressed by imposing strict bail conditions.

Court Disposition

bail granted with conditions

Orders

  • Accused to deposit SR 10,000 cash in court
  • Accused to furnish a surety approved by the Registrar with a bond of SR 20,000 (not cash)