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What is the significance of the 'Presumption of Bail' as per the text?
What is the significance of the 'Presumption of Bail' as per the text?
- It allows the police to decide whether to grant bail or not.
- It restricts access to bail for all types of offenses.
- It requires the court to release a prisoner on bail unless there are valid reasons not to. (correct)
- It grants bail unconditionally for all offenses.
Under what circumstances can a magistrate refuse bail according to the text?
Under what circumstances can a magistrate refuse bail according to the text?
- If the suspect has never committed an offense before.
- If the suspect promises not to interfere with witnesses.
- If the suspect has a clean criminal record.
- If there are substantial grounds to believe the suspect will fail to surrender or commit further offenses if released. (correct)
Why is bail refused according to Section 4 of the Bail Act 1976?
Why is bail refused according to Section 4 of the Bail Act 1976?
- If the suspect is deemed dangerous to society.
- If the suspect has no prior criminal history.
- If the suspect is considered a flight risk or potential threat if released. (correct)
- If the suspect has a good reason for requesting bail.
What must be done if bail is granted to an individual as per the text?
What must be done if bail is granted to an individual as per the text?
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What happens if a suspect fails to surrender while on bail?
What happens if a suspect fails to surrender while on bail?
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Which type of offenses does the 'Presumption of Bail' not apply to?
Which type of offenses does the 'Presumption of Bail' not apply to?
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Why is it important for courts to provide reasons when refusing bail?
Why is it important for courts to provide reasons when refusing bail?
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When can a custody officer grant bail according to the text?
When can a custody officer grant bail according to the text?
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What does it mean when magistrates 'remand' a person instead of granting them bail?
What does it mean when magistrates 'remand' a person instead of granting them bail?
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What can magistrates do when they overrule police bail according to the text?
What can magistrates do when they overrule police bail according to the text?
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