Rep v James Azemia (CO104/2021) [2021] SCSC 1051 (18 November 2021)

Given the seriousness of the offences, the use of arsenic, and the threat to the lives of multiple victims, it is not prudent to release the accused on bail at this stage.

Citation: [2021] SCSC 1051
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: James Azemia
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 18 November 2021
Case Number: CO104/2021
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail/remand Application
Outcome: accused remanded in custody pending trial
Legal Topics: Attempted Murder, Malicious Administration of Poison, Bail, Remand
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Attempted Murder Malicious Administration of Poison Bail Remand

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

James Azemia

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail/remand Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be remanded in custody pending trial
2 Whether the prosecution has established sufficient grounds for remand under the law

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences, the use of arsenic, and the threat to the lives of multiple victims, it is not prudent to release the accused on bail at this stage.

Court Disposition

accused remanded in custody pending trial

Orders

accused to be remanded in custody pending trial