PF SELKIRK AGAINST A DECISION OF THE SHERIFF IN THE CASE OF L M [2021] ScotSAC Crim 5 (06 April 2021)

The court held that the sheriff did not err in law in granting bail, as the statutory criteria were properly considered and the exercise of discretion was within the bounds of reasonableness.

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Citation: [2021] ScotSAC Crim 5
Parties: Appellant: PF Selkirk; Respondent: L M
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 06 April 2021
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sheriff's Decision
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Bail, Appeal Procedure

Criminal Law Bail Appeal Procedure

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Parties

PF Selkirk

Appellant

L M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sheriff's Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sheriff erred in granting bail to the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the sheriff did not err in law in granting bail, as the statutory criteria were properly considered and the exercise of discretion was within the bounds of reasonableness.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

The sheriff's decision to grant bail is affirmed.

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