LETELLIER v. FRANCE JUDGMENT
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Identical to the preceding decision - itself very similar to that of 22
January 1986 (see paragraph 13 above) - except that the sixth paragraph was
not included and that the first paragraph ended at the word "accessory".
Judgment of 23 December 1986
"...
In these circumstances there are strong indications of Mrs Merdy’s guilt, indications
which were moreover noted most recently by a judgment of this indictments division
dated 5 December 1986.
The acts which Mrs Merdy is alleged to have carried out seriously disturbed public
order and this disturbance persists. In addition there is a risk that, if she were to be
freed, she would, in view of the severity of the sentence to which she is liable, seek to
evade the criminal proceedings brought against her.
The constraints of court supervision would be inadequate in this instance.
The detention on remand of Mrs Merdy is necessary to preserve public order from
the disturbance caused by the offence and to ensure that she remains at the disposal of
the judicial authorities.
... ."
Judgment of 10 April 1987
"...
There are strong indications of Monique Letellier’s guilt, having regard to the
consistency of Mr Moysan’s statements.
No new item of evidence has as yet been brought to the court’s attention such as
would be capable of altering the situation as regards Monique Letellier’s incarceration.
The continuation of her detention on remand remains necessary to preserve public
order from the serious disturbance caused by the offence and to ensure that she will
appear for trial.
The constraints of court supervision would clearly be inadequate to attain these
objectives.
... ."
Judgment of 24 August 1987
"...
In the present state of the proceedings, Monique Letellier is the subject of an order
for the forwarding of documents to the principal public prosecutor dated 8 July 1987
made by the Créteil investigating judge, which gives grounds for supposing that the
investigation is close to conclusion so that the competent court will be able to give
judgment within a reasonable time.