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An accused under the EOCCA charged with unlawful dealing in trophies is entitled to bail pending trial subject to stringent conditions.
* EOCCA – Jurisdiction of High Court (Corruption and Economic Crimes Division) to entertain bail under ss.29(4)(d) and 36(1) where alleged property exceeds TSh 10,000,000. * Criminal procedure – Bail is a right based on presumption of innocence; bailable offences under EOCCA. * Bail conditions – cash deposit/immovable property security (half of alleged value), two sureties with bonds, surrender of travel documents, reporting and movement restrictions, verification by Resident Magistrate.
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28 September 2018 |
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High Court grants bail under EOCCA with conditions including security, sureties, travel document surrender, and reporting.
* Criminal procedure – Bail under EOCCA – Jurisdiction of High Court’s Corruption and Economic Crimes Division to hear bail application where trial pending in Resident Magistrate’s Court – Conditions of bail: cash/immovable security, sureties with bonds and ID/residency requirements, surrender of travel documents, reporting and verification by Resident Magistrate.
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7 September 2018 |