R v Stravens (CO 50/2018) [2018] SCSC 8253 (5 September 2018)

R v Stravens (CO 50/2018) [2018] SCSC 8253 (5 September 2018)

Since the prosecution did not object and no compelling circumstances were presented, the accused is admitted to bail with specified conditions.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8253
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Danny Stravens
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
5 September 2018
Case Number
CO 50/2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
bail granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Bail, Sexual Assault
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Sexual Assault

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Danny Stravens

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail for a charge of sexual assault

Ratio Decidendi

Since the prosecution did not object and no compelling circumstances were presented, the accused is admitted to bail with specified conditions.

Court Disposition

bail granted with conditions

Orders

  • Accused to deposit cash bail of 50,000 rupees.
  • Accused to provide two sureties approved by the Court, each signing a bond of 25,000 rupees (not cash).