20080917 TZHC Dodoma

20080917 TZHC Dodoma

The offence of manslaughter is bailable under the law, and the applicants' statements in court are sufficient for consideration given their lay status. The primary concern is ensuring the accused will be available for trial if released on bail.

Citation
20080917 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Applicant: Pascal Boniface and 6 Others; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 September 2008
Procedural Posture
Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Bail Application Pending Trial
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Bail, Manslaughter, Criminal Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Manslaughter Criminal Procedure

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Parties

Pascal Boniface and 6 Others

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Bail Application Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants charged with manslaughter are entitled to bail pending trial

Ratio Decidendi

The offence of manslaughter is bailable under the law, and the applicants' statements in court are sufficient for consideration given their lay status. The primary concern is ensuring the accused will be available for trial if released on bail.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Each applicant to be released on bail upon executing a bail bond of Tshs. 700,000 with two sureties each in the like sum.
  • Sureties must possess property within Manyoni District valued at not less than Tshs. 700,000.