In subsection (1) of section 25 of the 1994 Act (no bail for defendants charged with or convicted of homicide or rape after previous conviction of such offences), for the words “shall not be granted bail in those proceedings” there shall be substituted the words .“ shall be granted bail in those proceedings only if the court or, as the case may be, the constable considering the grant of bail is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances which justify it ”
Section 56: Bail: restrictions in certain cases of homicide or rape.
Crime and Disorder Act 1998 · 1998 c. 37View on legislation.gov.uk
Part III: Criminal justice system
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