Republic v Knowles (44 of 2009) [2009] SCSC 143 (5 November 2009)

Republic v Knowles (44 of 2009) [2009] SCSC 143 (5 November 2009)

The accused is admitted to bail subject to strict conditions to ensure he does not abscond, interfere with witnesses, or commit further offences.

Citation
[2009] SCSC 143
Parties
Accused: Jonathan Knowles; Prosecutor: The Republic
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
5 November 2009
Case Number
44 of 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Ruling
Outcome
Bail granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Bail, Conditions of Bail
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Conditions of Bail

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Parties

Jonathan Knowles

Accused

The Republic

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail and under what conditions

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is admitted to bail subject to strict conditions to ensure he does not abscond, interfere with witnesses, or commit further offences.

Court Disposition

Bail granted with conditions

Orders

  • Accused to provide two sureties approved by the Court, each signing a bond of Sr. 100,000 (not cash).
  • Accused not to leave Seychelles without Court order.