SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Pre-charge bail

PART 4Limits on period of bail without charge

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(1)

Section 47ZD (applicable bail period: extension of initial limit in standard cases) is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (1)(c), for “senior officer” substitute “relevant officer”.

(3)

In subsection (2)—

(a)

for “senior officer” substitute “relevant officer”, and

(b)

for “3 months” substitute “6 months”.

(4)

In subsections (3) to (5), for “senior officer” substitute “relevant officer”.

(5)

After subsection (5) insert—

“(6)

For the purposes of this Part “relevant officer” means a police officer of the rank of inspector or above.”