bail pending trialflight riskconstitutional right to bailsection 117Asection 50(d)
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bailrobberymurderconstitutional right
legislation
Statutes Cited
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the applicant has shown compelling reasons warranting his release on bail","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant admits being at crime scene; was arrested with difficulty; co-accused still at large"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant seeks bail pending trial on charges of robbery and murder. He is jointly charged with four others for allegedly robbing Pangani Central Mine in Filabusi on 21 July 2024, during which Luckson Phiri died. The applicant admits being at the crime scene but claims he was only hired to carry gold ore and did not participate in the robbery or murder.
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