There's a presumption that bail should be granted unless there's a good reason to refuse it. There's a presumption that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
There are reasons for refusing bail:
- Failure to surrender to custody
- Likely to commit further offences
- Interference with witnesses or the course of justice
Factors to be taken into account:
- Nature and seriousness of offence
- The antecendents of the defendant
- Any previous bail records
- The strength of evidence against the defendant
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