55AHearing of bail applications

55A Hearing of bail applications (1) Unless the court otherwise directs, where— (a) a person who is in custody is required or entitled to appear, or is required to be brought, before the court for the hearing of an application in relation to bail; and (b) an audiovisual link is available between the place where the court is sitting and a place where the person is in custody; the proceeding shall be conducted by the audiovisual link. (2) The court may at any time vary or revoke a direction made under subsection (1), either on its own initiative or on the application of a party to the proceeding. (3) This section does not apply in relation to a child. audiovisual link—see the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991, dictionary.