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Bail Act 1977
1BGuiding principles
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1B Guiding principles
S. 1B(1AA) inserted by No. 8/2025 s. 4(1).
(1AA) The Parliament recognises the overarching importance of maximising, to the greatest extent possible, the safety of the community and persons affected by crime.
S. 1B(1) amended by No. 8/2025 s. 4(2).
(1) The Parliament also recognises the importance of—
S. 1B(1)(a) repealed by No. 8/2025 s. 4(3).
(b) taking account of the presumption of innocence and the right to liberty; and
(c) promoting fairness, transparency and consistency in bail decision making; and
(d) promoting public understanding of bail practices and procedures.
S. 1B(2) amended by No. 8/2025 s. 4(4).
(2) It is the intention of the Parliament that this Act is to be applied and interpreted having regard to the matters set out in subsections (1AA) and (1).