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:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Lubega CACD 1-Feb-1999
The defendant appealed against his sentence of 28 days imprisonment for contempt of court. He was late to court and warned that if he was late on the following day it would be treated as contempt. He was so late, and in his absence the judge made . .
Cited – Evans, Regina v CACD 16-Nov-2011
The defendant came to court, and his counsel informed the court of this, but then he left. Had he surrendered to his bail? He surrendered and was taken to court. He pleaded guilty to the Bail Act offence and was sentenced, but then was allowed to . .
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Crime
Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.450418