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| both the police and magistrates can grant bail and the powers of the magistrates’ court |
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| Reason for refusing bail (Police) |
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There is doubt about your name or address; or
Detention is necessary to protect you or somebody else; or
You will fail to attend court or will interfere with witnesses or the administration of justice. |
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| Reason for refusing bail (Courts) |
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Fail to attend court.
Commit further offences.
Interfere with witnesses. |
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Where the police think there is a risk that you may commit another offence, fail to turn up at court, intimidate the victim or other witnesses, or obstruct the course of justice they can impose certain conditions |
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If the police think that you are unlikely to commit another offence, will attend court when required, and will not intimidate the victim or other witnesses or obstruct the course of justice they will usually release you on unconditional bail. This requires that you turn up to court on time. If you do not turn up, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest. |
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