Pre-Charge Bail reforms to come into force on Friday

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Pre-Charge Bail reforms to come into force on Friday

Among the changes is a duty for officers to listen to the views of victims before releasing suspects.

Date - 26th October 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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From Friday, a number of amendments are set to go live regarding pre-charge bail. However, for the time being, the changes remain little more than a few lines in statute as Police Oracle understands that guidance in this area is still going through...

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