[F123A Bail and liberation where person already in custodyS
(1)A person may be admitted to bail under section 22A , [F223, 65(8C) or 107A(7)(b)] of this Act although in custody—
(a)having been refused bail in respect of another crime or offence; or
(b)serving a sentence of imprisonment.
(2)A decision to admit a person to bail by virtue of subsection (1) above does not liberate the person from the custody mentioned in that subsection.
(3)The liberation under section [F322A(3), 23(7) or 107A(7)(b)] of this Act of a person who may be admitted to bail by virtue of subsection (1) above does not liberate that person from the custody mentioned in that subsection.
(4) In subsection (1) above, “another crime or offence” means a crime or offence other than that giving rise to the consideration of bail under section 22A , [F423, 65(8C) or 107A(7)(b)] of this Act.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 23A inserted (9.8.2000) by 2000 asp 9, s. 2
F2Words in s. 23A(1) substituted (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 7 para. 35(a); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
F3Words in s. 23A(3) substituted (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 7 para. 35(b); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
F4Words in s. 23A(4) substituted (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 7 para. 35(a); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.