Dlamini V King (187 of 2023) [2023] SZHC 551 (29 May 2023)


Criminal Law and Procedure - Applicant out on bail on ji'aud charges, whilst out on bail allegedly commits fiirther offences of fiy1ud - Bail a constitutional right enshrined in the Constitution, factor in determining whether to grant or deny an Applicant bail, is the interest of justice - In dealing with the interest of justice, the enquiry is whether it is in the interest ofjustice to release Applicant on bail or not - The enquily turns on whether Applicant is likely to flee Court's jurisdiction or not and on whether Applicant is likely or unlikely to inte,fere with Crown witnesses and evidence in the matter-Applicant found to be unlikely to evade trial and to i11te1fere with witnesses - Pending criminal charges cannot by themselves constitute evidence of propensity to commit crimes -Application for bail granted

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