Bail can be given by the police or it can be given by a court before which the defendant appears. There is a presumption that bail should be granted (s4 Bail Act 1976). However bail need not be granted where there are substantial grounds for believing the accused would, if granted bail: * Fail to surrender to custody. * Commit an offence while on bail. * Interfere with witnesses or otherwise obstruct the course of justice. The court can …showed first 75 words of 423 total…

…showed last 75 words of 423 total…bail. Breach of bail If a defendant does not stick to their bail conditions, or fails to attend court on the set date, they are in breach of bail. They are likely to be arrested and may have their bail withdrawn. They may be remanded in custody and might not get bail in the future. Failing to appear at court as required is a criminal offence and they can also be prosecuted for this offence