Regulatory Impact Statement Review of aspects of the bail system [pdf, 268 KB]
...powers for Police to effectively enforce bail conditions imposed on young defendants under 17 years old. A perception that defendants may be granted bail in return for providing information to Police. The disruption to Court schedules and waste of resources arising from defendants failing to answer bail. An outdated approach to specific offences that are bailable as of right. The possibility for inconsistent practices to develop throughout the country as a result of electronical...