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R v SH (CO 66 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 72 (16 May 2025)
After a guilty plea, the Seychelles Supreme Court sentenced a father for causing harm by unlawful omission after his toddler drowned following a lapse in supervision.
R v MD N A & Anor (CO 26 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 36 (24 February 2025)
The prosecution has adduced sufficient evidence on all counts except for the aspect of Count 9 relating to age, establishing a prima facie case against both accused. The evidence, if left unchallenged, could lead to a conviction, and is not manifestly unreliable or discredited. Therefore, both accused are put to their defence.
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Sandul v R (SCA CR 4 of 2023) [2023] SCCA 37 (25 August 2023)
The Court of Appeal of Seychelles dismissed an appeal against conviction based on a guilty plea, but reduced the sentence for child neglect from 30 to 6 months.
R v XY & Anor (MA 1 of 2023) [2023] SCSC 275 (11 March 2023)
The court found that the prosecution established a prima facie case and reasonable grounds to believe the suspect would interfere with witnesses, particularly her daughters, if released. The seriousness of the offences and risk of interference justified remand.
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R v Jules (CR 40 of 2022) [2023] SCSC 46 (27 January 2023)
The accused's early guilty plea, personal hardships, remorse, and ongoing psychological treatment justified a suspended sentence rather than immediate imprisonment.
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R v ML & Ors (CR 38/2019) [2020] SCSC 491 (16 April 2020)
Sentencing for multiple sexual offences against children and related exploitation, with the court applying the totality principle to fix aggregate terms.
Graham Pothin v R (SCA 13 of 2017) [2018] SCCA 17 (30 August 2018)
The trial judge was entitled to rely on the consistent and credible evidence of the child complainant prior to her recantation, which was reasonably explained by familial sympathy and not by improper influence. Corroboration was not required as the judge properly warned himself and found the evidence truthful. Penetration was not an essential element for conviction under section 135(1) of the Penal Code. The defence evidence did not raise reasonable doubt. There was no material misdirection or error to warrant appellate interference.
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R v Mathiot (CO 54/2014) [2017] SCSC 969 (5 December 2017)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles sentenced Jerry Mathiot for child-related violence and drug offences, imposing concurrent prison terms and post-release probation supervision.
Director of Social services v Valentin & Ano. (MA 54/2016) [2016] SCSC 154 (8 March 2016)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles granted a stay of execution of a Family Tribunal ruling pending appeal, finding a real risk of harm to the children and emphasizing their best interests.
Director of Social services v Valentin & Ano. (MA 53/2016) [2016] SCSC 149 (4 March 2016)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles granted the Director of Social Services leave to appeal out of time, finding the delay justified by late service of the tribunal ruling.
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