The Republic v Lailam (CO 63/2018) [2018] SCSC 8313 (4 November 2018)

The accused is remanded due to the seriousness of the manslaughter charge, his act of fleeing the scene, and the risk of absconding and obstructing justice.

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Citation: [2018] SCSC 8313
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Robert Lai Lam
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 4 November 2018
Case Number: CO 63/2018
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail/remand Application
Outcome: Accused remanded in custody for two weeks.
Legal Topics: Manslaughter, Bail, Remand
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Manslaughter Bail Remand

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Robert Lai Lam

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail/remand Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be remanded in custody or released on bail pending trial for manslaughter

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is remanded due to the seriousness of the manslaughter charge, his act of fleeing the scene, and the risk of absconding and obstructing justice.

Court Disposition

Accused remanded in custody for two weeks.

Orders

Accused to be brought to court on 19th November 2018 at 9 a.m.

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