Bail Flashcards
0
Q
Define bail
A
A person is allowed to be at liberty until the next stage in the case
1
Q
Who grants bail?
A
Custody officer under s 38 of PACE as amended by the criminal justice and public order act 1994
2
Q
What % of people are given bail?
A
84%
3
Q
When can a custody officer refuse bail?
A
- if suspects name and address can’t be discovered
- if there’s a doubt to whether the name and address are genuine
4
Q
What conditions can be set?
A
- surrender passport
- report at regular intervals at police stations
- surety
- reside in a bail hostel
- curfew (tagging)
5
Q
Who can grant bail?
A
- police
- magistrates
- crown court
6
Q
When can bail be refused?
A
If they believe the defendant will:
- fail to surrender
- commit further offences
- interfere with witnesses
7
Q
What is deciding when whether the grant bail?
A
- nature and seriousness of the offence
- the past record
- community ties of defendant
- strength of evidence
- if complied with previous bail conditions
8
Q
What is a surety?
A
Another person who is prepared to promise to pay the court a certain sum of money if the defendant fails to attend court
9
Q
Who can grant bail on a murder case?
A
A judge at Crown Court
