Bail

Question 1

Where are the factors on whether or not to grant bail after charge found?

Answer 1

s38 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

Question 2

What might some of the factors on whether or not to grant bail be?

Answer 2

Name and address of suspect is not known or is suspected to be false, commit another offence while bailed or interfere with witnesses.

Question 3

What Act allows for conditional bail to be granted?

Answer 3

Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

Question 4

Under what Act can bail only be granted by a Crown Court judge for a murder charge?

Answer 4

s115 Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

Question 5

What conditions might be imposed on a suspect’s bail?

Answer 5

Surrendering passport, house arrest or reporting to a police station at regular intervals.

Question 6

Why is bail good in principle?

Answer 6

Article 5 of European Convention of Human Rights states citizens have a right to liberty, bail upholds this.

Question 7

What are some advantages of bail?

Answer 7

Reduces stress on prison services, people are allowed to go about their lives, bail hostels can give people a safe place to stay whilst maintaining their freedom.

Question 8

What are some disadvantages of bail?

Answer 8

Risk to the public where charges are more serious, risk of interference with witnesses and people who commit further offences whilst on bail.

Question 9

What is the crucial piece of bail legislation?

Answer 9

The Bail Act 1976 - gives general right to bail.