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Version Superseded: 03/12/2012

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Bail Act 1976, Paragraph 2A is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 11 January 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F12AE+W[F2The defendant need not be granted bail if—

(a)the offence is an indictable offence or an offence triable either way; and

(b)it appears to the court that he was on bail in criminal proceedings on the date of the offence.]]

[F2(1)If the defendant falls within this paragraph he may not be granted bail unless the court is satisfied that there is no significant risk of his committing an offence while on bail (whether subject to conditions or not).

(2)The defendant falls within this paragraph if—

(a)he is aged 18 or over, and

(b)it appears to the court that he was on bail in criminal proceedings on the date of the offence.]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 2A inserted (10.4.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 26(a); S.I. 1995/721, art. 2,Sch.

F2Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 2A substituted (1.1.2007 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 14(1), 336(3)(4) (with s. 141); S.I. 2006/3217, art. 2(a) (with art. 3(1))

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