Bail Act

Question 1

Section 7 - Rules for granting bail

Answer 1

Bail able as of right if non imprisonable, punishable by less than three years and not previously convicted of an offence punishable by death or imprisonment,

Question 2

Section 8 - cause for continued detention

Answer 2

Must take into account a risk that defendant may fail to appear, may interfere with witness or evidence, or may offend while on bail.