[Criminal Procedure – Bail – Appeal against refusal – Application filed out of time – Delay of 107 days – Ignorance of law not a satisfactory explanation – Merits of appeal considered – Multiple serious charges – Strong prosecution case – High risk of reoffending and absconding – Personal hardship not exceptional – Trial near conclusion – Appeal dismissed – Bail refused]

Public Prosecutor v Hillery Roy Anak Taip

CM/4/2024

Decision date: 26 Aug 2025