The offence of absconding whilst on bail has never constituted a contempt of court. Even so it is punishable as if it were contempt. Judges: Leggatt J Citations: (1987) 84 Cr App R 294 Statutes: Bail Act 19767 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Regina v Lubega CACD 1-Feb-1999 The defendant appealed against … Continue reading Regina v Reader: CACD 1987