Open date: 17 June 2008
Close date: 12 September 2008
Responses published: 02 February 2009
This consultation asked whether the rules governing the enforcement of bail conditions and the grant of bail to suspects charged with murder should be revised in the light of recent cases of murder and manslaughter committed by persons on bail.
It examined the issues surrounding the grant of bail and the possible options available for recalibrating the law or procedures to provide a greater emphasis on public safety.
Consultation paper
- Consultation paper [PDF 0.21mb, 40 pages]
- List of questions for response [Word 0.07mb, 4 pages]
- List of questions for response (Welsh language version) [Word 0.07mb, 3 pages]
Responses
There were 30 responses to the consultation. After careful consideration the government has decided that it is necessary to tighten up the legislation on bail in respect of murder cases. The provisions have been included in the Coroners and Justice Bill.
- Consultation response [PDF 0.09mb, 16 pages]
Contact details
Gemma Alcorn
Office for Criminal Justice Reform
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
Tel: 020 7035 4973
