04/11/2025
The court acknowledged that Sanyang suffers from multiple medical conditions, including a spinal disorder, re**al bleeding, and a mood disorder with depression.
Dr. Bittaye testified that all necessary medical facilities and treatments were available locally, and that Sanyang’s conditions were clinically stable and manageable under appropriate supervision. Although the prison environment may exacerbate discomfort or anxiety, Dr. Bittaye did not certify that required treatment could not be provided within the country or detention system.
In conclusion, the court held that while Sanyang has legitimate health challenges, the absence of a medical certificate explicitly stating the unavailability of treatment in detention was fatal to the application. The court therefore refused bail, emphasizing that Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Act requires a medical certification of unavailability of adequate treatment, not merely an opinion on prison conditions.
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The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has denied the bail application of Abdoulie Sanyang, who is currently detained at Mile 2 Central Prison. The application was filed by originating summons through counsel J. Dabo, seeking the unconditional release of Sanyang o...