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R v Hookway - Police Bail Law Changes
Following a decision in R v Hookway, the Police can no longer bail subjects following arrest for more than a maximum of 96 hours from the time detention was first authorised. After this time a charging decision is required to be made. Bark & Co are urgently reviewing all our cases that this decision will affect.
The Decision:
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Crim/2011/1578.html
Updates:
01/07/2011: The Government has announced their intension to implement emergency Legislation to reverse this decision. An appeal has also been allowed to the Supreme Court.
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