Republic v Roucou & or (CR 20/2020) [2020] SCSC 645 (23 October 2020)
Bail should not be granted until the testimony of the complainant and her mother has been received by the Court, as their close proximity to the accused presents a risk. Remand is justified to protect the victim and ensure the integrity of the proceedings.
- Citation
- [2020] SCSC 645
- Parties
- Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Darrel Roucou; Accused: Trevor Luc
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 23 October 2020
- Case Number
- CR 20/2020
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
- Outcome
- Bail denied; accused remanded into custody pending testimony of complainant and her mother.
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Remand, Rights of Accused, Protection of Victims
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
Republic
Prosecution
Darrel Roucou
Accused
Trevor Luc
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be released on bail or remanded into custody pending trial
- 2 Whether seriousness of the offence alone justifies continued remand
Ratio Decidendi
Bail should not be granted until the testimony of the complainant and her mother has been received by the Court, as their close proximity to the accused presents a risk. Remand is justified to protect the victim and ensure the integrity of the proceedings.
Court Disposition
Bail denied; accused remanded into custody pending testimony of complainant and her mother.
Orders
- Accused persons to remain in custody until the evidence of the victim and her mother is received by the Court.
- Remand to be periodically reviewed by the Court.
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