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September 1995
Tembo & Ors. v Director of Public Prosecutions (MSCA Criminal Appeal 11 of 2004) [1995] MWSC 1 (10 September 1995)
Severance, trial delay and the prosecution's burden under s.42 justified granting bail to the appellants.
  • Constitutional right to bail (s.42) — "interests of justice" as qualification — prosecution's burden on bail — severance of charges as fresh basis for bail — caution in relying on s.293 statements — delay and length of trial as grounds for bail
10 September 1995
Tembo & Ors. v Director of Public Prosecutions (MSCA Criminal Appeal 11 of 2004) [1995] MWSC 3 (10 September 1995)
Bail is a constitutional right unless the prosecution shows, on balance, that the interests of justice require continued detention.
  • Constitutional right to bail (s.42) — "interests of justice" test — burden on prosecution to show detention justified — "exceptional circumstances" not always prerequisite — severance of charges may justify fresh bail application — limited weight of s.293 statements at bail stage — delay and length of trial relevant
10 September 1995