R v Savy & Ors (Order) (CO 27/2017) [2017] SCSC 893 (2 July 2017)

R v Savy & Ors (Order) (CO 27/2017) [2017] SCSC 893 (2 July 2017)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the risk of interference with the victim, and the pending sexual assault case against the first accused, the court found sufficient grounds to remand the first and second accused in custody until the determination of the case.

Citation
[2017] SCSC 893
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Benny Marcus Savy; Accused: Aaron Freminot; Accused: Michel Joseph Bonne
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
2 July 2017
Case Number
CO 27/2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail/remand Application Order
Outcome
First and second accused remanded in custody; third accused released on bail with conditions.
Legal Topics
Bail, Remand in Custody, Sexual Offences, Fair Hearing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Bail Remand in Custody Sexual Offences Fair Hearing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Benny Marcus Savy

Accused

Aaron Freminot

Accused

Michel Joseph Bonne

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail/remand Application Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be remanded in custody or released on bail
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution has demonstrated sufficient grounds for remand
  3. 3 Whether the accused are likely to interfere with witnesses or defeat the course of justice

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the risk of interference with the victim, and the pending sexual assault case against the first accused, the court found sufficient grounds to remand the first and second accused in custody until the determination of the case.

Court Disposition

First and second accused remanded in custody; third accused released on bail with conditions.

Orders

  • Benny Marcus Savy and Aaron Freminot remanded in police custody until full determination of the case; to be brought before the court on 17 July 2017 at 1:45 pm.
  • Michel Joseph Bonne to report to Anse Aux Pins Police Station every Monday at 1 pm, surrender travel documents, and sign a bail bond of SR25,000.