Matters which would be normally relevant when a court considers granting or withholding bail are not necessarily sufficient, or even to be allowed for, when considering an application to extend the custody time limits. Crown Court judges are recommended to set a trial date at an early stage in proceedings to avoid such difficulties.
Citations:
Times 04-Nov-1999, [1999] EWHC Admin 803
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 28 May 2022; Ref: scu.140067