Role of bail Flashcards
1
Q
Police bail
A
- made by Police and Criminal evidence Act
- may release suspect on bail and give bail when defendant charged
2
Q
police can refuse bail if(6 reason)
A
- name/address not found
- name/address fake
- suspect own someone protection
- suspect not return
- Suspect interfere with witness’
- suspect charged with murder
3
Q
court bail presumption under bail 1976 should be granted, act refuse 4 ground
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- accused wont return
- if accused commit another offence whilst on bail
- defendant interfere with witness
- in defendant own interest
4
Q
5 factor consider when deciding bail
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- seriousness of offence
- character previous record
- family ties of defendant
- behaviours of defendant bail past
- strength prosecution evidence
5
Q
law restrict bail
A
Anti terrorism crime and Public order Act-no bail for terrorist suspect
6
Q
conditional bail
A
Criminal justice and public order act- grants bail with conditions
7
Q
sureties
A
court and police can request surety-someone pay if accused don’t return after granting bail
