Republic v Abison de Giorgio (CO13/2018) [2018] SCSC 8141 (5 April 2018)
Substantial grounds exist to believe the accused would interfere with witnesses and obstruct justice if released on bail, especially given his position and the seriousness of the charges; therefore, bail is refused and the accused is remanded to custody.
- Citation
- [2018] SCSC 8141
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Abison De Giorgio
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 5 April 2018
- Case Number
- CO13/2018
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
- Outcome
- bail refused; accused remanded to custody
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Remand, Interference With Witnesses, Anti Corruption Offences
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Abison De Giorgio
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
- 2 Whether there are substantial grounds to believe the accused would interfere with witnesses or obstruct justice
Ratio Decidendi
Substantial grounds exist to believe the accused would interfere with witnesses and obstruct justice if released on bail, especially given his position and the seriousness of the charges; therefore, bail is refused and the accused is remanded to custody.
Court Disposition
bail refused; accused remanded to custody
Orders
- Accused to remain in remand pending trial
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