PART III Bail

23AF1 Bail and liberation where person already in custody

1

A person may be admitted to bail under section 22A , F223, 65(8C) or 107A(7)(b) of this Act although in custody—

a

having been refused bail in respect of another crime or offence; or

b

serving a sentence of imprisonment.

2

A decision to admit a person to bail by virtue of subsection (1) above does not liberate the person from the custody mentioned in that subsection.

3

The liberation under section F422A(3), 23(7) or 107A(7)(b) of this Act of a person who may be admitted to bail by virtue of subsection (1) above does not liberate that person from the custody mentioned in that subsection.

4

In subsection (1) above, “ another crime or offence ” means a crime or offence other than that giving rise to the consideration of bail under section 22A , F323, 65(8C) or 107A(7)(b) of this Act.