Bail

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2013

Principle established: An applicant convicted of dishonest appropriation of donor funds under the Anti-Corruption Act may apply for bail pending the hearing and determination of their appeal.

Uganda · 2024

Principle established: Bail pending appeal may be granted if the appeal is not frivolous, has a reasonable possibility of success, and the applicant provides substantial sureties.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2012

Principle established: A person convicted of receiving stolen goods may apply for bail pending appeal, although costs are generally not awarded in such criminal applications.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2015

Principle established: An application for bail pending appeal may be considered by the Court of Appeal following a conviction for receiving stolen goods, often supported by medical or legal grounds.

Malawi · 2024

Principle established: The court may grant the temporary release of a passport for international travel on condition of surrendering significant security to ensure the applicant's return.

Malawi · 2023

Principle established: A change in circumstances, such as the removal of a foreign arrest notice, may justify the release of an applicant on bail if they are no longer considered a flight risk.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2012

Principle established: An applicant convicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to imprisonment may apply for bail pending the determination of their appeal.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2017

Principle established: An applicant in a criminal appeal may apply for the release of their passport and permission to travel abroad for medical treatment, provided sufficient evidence is presented.

Malawi · 2023

Principle established: Every person has a constitutional right to be released from custody on bail unless the interests of justice require otherwise, particularly where trial dates have not been set.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2012

Principle established: A person convicted of unlawful carnal knowledge may apply for bail pending the hearing and determination of their appeal against conviction and sentence.

Zimbabwe · 2026

Principle established: A court must exercise judicious discretion when determining bail, providing a full analysis of the grounds for refusal rather than merely reciting the law and parties' submissions.

Uganda · 2019

Principle established: An applicant may be granted bail pending appeal if they demonstrate substantial sureties, a fixed place of abode, and have previously honored bail conditions during trial.

Uganda · 2024

Principle established: An application for bail pending appeal may be dismissed upon the applicant's request to withdraw the application, especially where medical reasons are cited that are better managed in custody.

Uganda · 2024

Principle established: A convict seeking bail pending appeal must demonstrate exceptional circumstances or a high likelihood of success in the appeal against conviction or sentence.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2017

Principle established: The Court of Appeal's jurisdiction is limited to hearing appeals, and it may not have the power to grant bail as a first-instance process using an originating notice of motion.

Malawi · 2023

Principle established: Bail conditions may be varied by the court if they are shown to be unnecessarily restrictive or if there is a change in circumstances warranting such variation.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2022

Principle established: Bail pending appeal is an extraordinary remedy granted only in exceptional circumstances where the applicant demonstrates a high probability of success on appeal or other compelling reasons.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2000

Principle established: An applicant seeking bail pending the hearing and determination of an appeal must demonstrate exceptional circumstances to justify the grant of bail.