R v Cole & Anor (CO 25/2006) [2006] SCSC 43 (23 May 2006)

Given the seriousness and prevalence of the offences charged, and the interest of justice, the accused should be remanded in custody pending trial.

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Citation: [2006] SCSC 43
Parties: Plaintiff: The Republic; 1st Accused: Christopher Cole; 2nd Accused: Mervin Florentine
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 23 May 2006
Case Number: CO 25/2006
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Ruling on Remand Application
Outcome: application for remand granted
Legal Topics: Remand, Bail, Pre Trial Detention, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Remand Bail Pre Trial Detention Sexual Assault Robbery Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm

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Parties

The Republic

Plaintiff

Christopher Cole

1st Accused

Mervin Florentine

2nd Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Remand Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused persons should be remanded in custody pending trial
2 Whether the seriousness of the offences justifies denial of bail

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and prevalence of the offences charged, and the interest of justice, the accused should be remanded in custody pending trial.

Court Disposition

application for remand granted

Orders

Accused persons to be remanded at Long Island Prison pending trial.

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