Explanatory Notes

Criminal Justice Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 44

20th November 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 : Bail

Section 16: Appeal to Crown Court

152.Section 16 creates a new right of appeal to the Crown Court against the imposition by magistrates of certain conditions of bail. The conditions which may be challenged in this way are requirements relating to residence, provision of a surety or giving a security, curfew, electronic monitoring or contact. This complements the removal by Section 17 of the existing High Court power to entertain such appeals.