R v Thomas and Another (14 of 2004) [2004] SCSC 14 (7 April 2004)

R v Thomas and Another (14 of 2004) [2004] SCSC 14 (7 April 2004)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the quantity of drugs involved, and the negative impact on society, the offence is considered very serious and justifies continued remand of the accused pending trial.

Citation
[2004] SCSC 14
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Robert Roland Lai Lam; Accused: Raymond Kenneth Thomas
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
7 April 2004
Case Number
14 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail/remand Application Ruling
Outcome
remand continued
Legal Topics
Bail, Remand, Right to Liberty, Serious Offences, Drug Offences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Bail Remand Right to Liberty Serious Offences Drug Offences

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Robert Roland Lai Lam

Accused

Raymond Kenneth Thomas

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail/remand Application Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be released on bail pending trial for importation of cannabis resin
  2. 2 Interpretation of constitutional right to liberty in the context of serious offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the quantity of drugs involved, and the negative impact on society, the offence is considered very serious and justifies continued remand of the accused pending trial.

Court Disposition

remand continued

Orders

  • Both accused to be remanded for a further 14 days up to 22nd April, 2004 at 9.00 a.m.