Bail By Police Flashcards
Why would police release a suspect
While they investigate further
What is the condition police give
That they return to police station at as given time and date
When is bail given
Once a suspect is charged
They will be given a time and date to appear
In the magistrates court
Who makes a decision whether or not to grant bail and under which act
Custody officer under s.38 of PACE
Why would a custody officer refuse to grant bail
If false or no name of address given
What provisions must police stick to
Bail act provision and can lay down conditions
What must police do if they do not want to grant bail
Bring suspect to magistrates court
What will magistrate then do
Decide whether to remand in custody or give bail
What happens to most of the people who are prosecuted
Summonsed to court by letter
Of those charged how many are given bail
5/6
What is bail
The time d spends at Liberty before the next stage
