Director of Public Prosecution v Munga (Sexual Offence E044 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 281 (KLR) (3 July 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 281
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 281 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 July 2023
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TypeCriminalPostureInterlocutory application for release on bond pending trialCoramKIONGO KAGENYO
Holding
The accused's bond is held in abeyance pending the evidence of the complainant child.
Facts
The accused is facing charges of delement and indecent act with a child, involving the victim, a 11-year-old girl, in Kwale County, Coast Region.
Issues
- Right to bail and bond pending trial
- Witness interference and fabrication of charges
Reasoning
The court considers the right to bail and the importance of a witness in a criminal case, ruling that the accused's liberty should be temporarily sacrificed to maintain the victim's evidence.
Outcome
The accused's bond is held in abeyance.
Orders
- The case shall be expedited with the evidence of the child to be recorded on the 22nd day of August 2023.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Witness Protection Act, 2006
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