The power and duty to deal with a defendant brought before the magistrates on an accusation of breach of the terms of his bail lay with the magistrates, and even where the bail had been set by the crown court and he was due to appear in the Crown Court within a few days, they … Continue reading Regina v Teesside Magistrates’ Court ex parte Ellison: QBD 20 Feb 2001
Single magistrate may deal with applications in breach of bail hearings. Citations: Gazette 13-May-1992 Statutes: Bail Act 1976 7(5) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Practice Updated: 28 April 2022; Ref: scu.87200
The defendant had been brought before the magistrates after being arrested for breach of bail conditions. He now challenged the adjournment of the case to a different bench, and whether such a bench had power to punish him. Held: Sections 7(4) and 7(5) of the 1976 Act created a power to stand down a case … Continue reading Regina on the Application of Hussain v Derby Magistrates’ Court and Lord Chancellor’s Department: Admn 3 Jul 2001