Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023

1. Introductory Text

2. PART 1 BAIL

   1. 1. Decisions on bail: relevant information

   2. 2. Determination of good reason for refusing bail

   3. 3. Removal of restriction on bail in certain solemn cases

   4. 4. Decisions on bail: duty to state and record reasons

   5. 5. Time spent on electronically monitored bail

   6. 6. Report on bail and remand

   7. 7. Recording of reasons for granting bail in certain solemn cases

3. PART 2 RELEASE FROM CUSTODY

   1. 8. Prisoners not to be released on certain days of the week

   2. 9. Release on licence of long-term prisoners

   3. 10. Review of recommendations and directions by Parole Board

   4. 11. Power to release early

   5. 12. Duty to engage in release planning

   6. 13. Throughcare support

   7. 14. Provision of information to victim support organisations

   8. 15. Report on operation of Part 2

4. PART 3 FINAL PROVISIONS

   1. 16. Interpretation

   2. 17. Ancillary provision

   3. 18. Commencement

   4. 19. Short title