BAIL Flashcards
1
Q
what was said about the 1978 Bail Act?
A
“frequently anomalous and unjust results” and described as “voluminous, unwieldy, and complex.”
2
Q
what happened BAIL ACT (2013)
A
- unacceptable risk test introduced
- well thought out and planned
- R V Fesus occurred, and R vs Hawi resulted in the end of this.
3
Q
What happened to cause Bail Amendment Act 2014
A
- public outcry over Fesus and Hawi, resulting in a knee-jerk reaction to change bail laws
- introduction of show cause test
4
Q
what changed in the Bail Amendment Act 2015
A
- Mans Monis case occurred resulting in terrorism-related factors into show cause.
5
Q
what are unacceptable risks?
A
- fail to appear in court.
- commit a serious offence.
- be a danger to victims or other members of the community.
- interfere with evidence or witnesses.
