Tungamirai Madzokere and 19 Others v The State

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the applicants should be granted bail pending trial","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"All facts regarding the charge, evidence, and applicants' circumstances"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether there is a likelihood the applicants will abscond if released on bail","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicants' travel documents, employment, family ties, arrest circumstances"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether there is a likelihood the applicants will interfere with State witnesses","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Identity of witnesses, ongoing investigations, applicants' knowledge of witnesses"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether releasing applicants will disturb public order or undermine public peace","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicants' political affiliation, nature of alleged offence, previous conduct"}

Background