Introduction
The Act: an Overview
The Act: Section by Section
Part 1: Bail
Section 1—Decisions on bail: relevant information
Section 2—Determination of good reason for refusing bail
Changes to the bail test in section 23B of the 1995 Act
Change in how section 23C(1)(a) of the 1995 Act applies in summary cases
Section 3—Removal of restriction on bail in certain solemn cases
Section 4—Decisions on bail: duty to state and record reasons
Section 5—Time spent on electronically monitored bail
Section 6—Report on bail and remand
Section 7—Recording of reasons for granting bail in certain solemn cases
Part 2: Release from custody
Section 8—Prisoners not to be released on certain days of the week
Section 9—Release on licence of long-term prisoners
Section 10 – Review of recommendations and directions by Parole Board
Section 11—Power to release early
Section 12—Duty to engage in release planning
Section 13—Throughcare support
Section 14—Provision of information to victim support organisations
Section 15 – Report on operation of Part 2
Part 3: Final provisions
Section 17—Ancillary provision
Section 18—Commencement
Parliamentary History