Bail Flashcards
S4 Criminal Justice Act 2003
Criminal allowed to be released if they report back to police at specific times.
S3 Bail Act 1976
Allows bail to be granted unless reasonable doubt
What might be “reasonable doubt” in terms of not granting bail?
- Fail To surrender to custody
- May commit further offences on bail
- Defendant may interfere with witnesses or evidence
S4 Bail Act 1976
Conditions for bail
Name some conditions for bail
- Ankle monitor
- Curfew
Police, Crime, Courts and sentencing act 2022
Presumption against bail
Why might there be an assumption against bail?
- Seriousness of offences
- Flight risk
- Risk of reoffending
Garry Newlove
Was assaulted to death due to an offender who was released on conditional bail.
Jonathan Vass
Was put on street bail but reoffended by murdering.
Leanne hodgson
Was presumed against bail for the seriousness of her crimes in the England riots.
Kay’s Law
Brought about the Police, crime, court and sentencing act 2022.