Bail Act 1976 — United Kingdom law | Esheria

Bail Act 1976

This Act sets rules for bail in criminal proceedings, including when bail is granted, conditions can be imposed or varied, and when electronic monitoring, sureties, or custody surrender duties may apply.

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Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
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Language
en
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bail compliance custody electronic monitoring sureties

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Statute overview

About this statute

This Act sets rules for bail in criminal proceedings, including when bail is granted, conditions can be imposed or varied, and when electronic monitoring, sureties, or custody surrender duties may apply. The provision sets rules for recognizances and bail procedures, and makes indemnifying a surety against liability an offence. This segment is an amendment history note showing which provisions and words in the Bail Act 1976 were inserted, substituted, repealed, applied, or modified over time.