... or there can be conditions imposed. One may be a surety, where someone will be ordered to take responsibility if the person does not turn up to trial, and will have to pay a sum of money to the courts. This promise is known as a recognisance and no money will be paid unless the defendant fails to answer his bail. Other conditions that may be imposed are things such as requesting the resignation of passport, a residence in a bail hostel, a curfew, etc. When not granting bail, the police must bring the defendant to a Magistrates Court at first possible opportunity. If the magistrates refuse bail, only further application can be made to magistrate, unless a change of circumstances arises. An appeal can be made to the judge at a Crown Court. When deciding bail, four factors are considered. The nature or seriousness of the offence, previous records of ...

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