Part IV Detention

Detention—miscellaneous

F147ZBApplicable bail period: initial limit

(1)

In this Part the “applicable bail period”, in relation to a person, means—

(a)

in an SFO case, the period of 3 months beginning with the person’s bail start date, or

(b)

in an FCA case or any other case, the period of 28 days beginning with the person’s bail start date.

(2)

The applicable bail period in relation to a person may be extended under sections 47ZD to 47ZG or treated as extended under section 47ZJ(3).

(3)

Subsection (1) and sections 47ZD to 47ZG are subject to sections 47ZL and 47ZM.

(4)

For the purposes of this Part—

(a)

a person’s bail start date is the day after the day on which the person was arrested for the relevant offence,

(b)

an “FCA case” is a case in which—

(i)

the relevant offence in relation to the person is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and

(ii)

a senior officer confirms that sub-paragraph (i) applies,

(c)

an “SFO case” is a case in which—

(i)

the relevant offence in relation to the person is being investigated by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, and

(ii)

a senior officer confirms that sub-paragraph (i) applies, and

(d)

“senior officer” means a police officer of the rank of superintendent or above.