Appealing refusal of bail by the magistrates' court to the Crown Court A defendant refused bail by the magistrates' court may apply to the Crown Court for bail if the...
The Bail Act 1976 (BA 1976) gives the court power to: • vary any conditions it has imposed on bail in the proceedings • impose conditions in cases where the court...
The Bail Act 1976 (BA 1976) removes the right to bail for those defendants who have tested positive for class A drugs and who refuse to participate in a drug assessment...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance impacted by the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020). CA 2020, among other measures, makes provision for the...
Bench warrants The Bail Act 1976 (BA 1976) provides that if a defendant fails to appear at court to answer his bail, the court may issue a warrant for his arrest. This is...
The right to bail The Bail Act 1976 (BA 1976) gives a general right to bail to: • any person appearing before a magistrates’ court, youth court or Crown Court • any...
Policing And Crime Act 2017 amendments to police bail Some of the most important changes brought about by the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (PCA 2017) were reforms to...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance impacted by the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020). CA 2020, among other measures, makes provision for the...
Conditions of bail A defendant granted bail by the court may be required to comply with conditions of bail both before and after bail is granted. See Magistrates’ court...
The youth justice system The law that governs the system of criminal justice in respect of children and young persons in England and Wales can be complex. In essence,...