On what grounds are bail hearings pursued by the police and the Crown?

June 14, 2018Comments Off on On what grounds are bail hearings pursued by the police and the Crown?

Bail hearings are pursued by police and the Crown after they have considered the following:

∙Does the accused pose a risk of fleeing the jurisdiction or failing to attend court?

∙Does the accused pose a risk to the safety of the public, including any victim or witness to the offence?

∙Is there a substantial likelihood that the accused will commit another crime or interfere with the administration of justice while on bail?

∙Is the nature and circumstances of the offence such that denial of bail is necessary to maintain the public’s confidence in the administration of justice?