Republic v Pierre (CO 9/2016) [2016] SCSC 77 (15 February 2016)

Given the seriousness of the offences and the circumstances, there are sufficient reasons to restrict the liberty of the accused for the time being as allowed by Article 18 of the Constitution.

Citation: [2016] SCSC 77
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Leeroy Pierre
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 15 February 2016
Case Number: CO 9/2016
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Ruling on Remand/bail Application
Outcome: Application to remand granted
Legal Topics: Remand, Bail, Attempted Murder, Grievous Harm
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Remand Bail Attempted Murder Grievous Harm

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Leeroy Pierre

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Remand/bail Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be remanded in custody pending trial
2 Whether the accused's right to liberty under Article 18 of the Constitution outweighs the prosecution's concerns

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences and the circumstances, there are sufficient reasons to restrict the liberty of the accused for the time being as allowed by Article 18 of the Constitution.

Court Disposition

Application to remand granted

Orders

The accused is remanded into custody until the Court decides otherwise.