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Recommendation 5
5
Paragraph: 37
Application of Bail Act 1976 becoming increasingly risk-averse, warranting investigation
Conclusion
We have not identified significant issues with the legal framework set out in the Bail Act 1976 but have heard repeatedly that the application of the framework is becoming increasingly risk-averse when it comes to rebutting the presumption of bail. We believe this merits further investigation, and so recommend that the Government commissions an independent review into whether the application of the Bail Act 1976 is still operating as intended.
Paragraph Reference:
37
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 31 March 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗