Bail Flashcards
1
Q
S4 Criminal Justice Act 2003
A
Criminal allowed to be released if they report back to police at specific times.
2
Q
S3 Bail Act 1976
A
Allows bail to be granted unless reasonable doubt
3
Q
What might be “reasonable doubt” in terms of not granting bail?
A
- Fail To surrender to custody
- May commit further offences on bail
- Defendant may interfere with witnesses or evidence
4
Q
S4 Bail Act 1976
A
Conditions for bail
5
Q
Name some conditions for bail
A
- Ankle monitor
- Curfew
6
Q
Police, Crime, Courts and sentencing act 2022
A
Presumption against bail
7
Q
Why might there be an assumption against bail?
A
- Seriousness of offences
- Flight risk
- Risk of reoffending
8
Q
Garry Newlove
A
Was assaulted to death due to an offender who was released on conditional bail.
9
Q
Jonathan Vass
A
Was put on street bail but reoffended by murdering.
10
Q
Leanne hodgson
A
Was presumed against bail for the seriousness of her crimes in the England riots.
