Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 23906

Offenders: Bail

Tabled: 26 April 2024

Answered: 8 May 2024

Question

Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to ensure that perpetrators of violent crimes who live close to their victims are not bailed to their home address.

Answer

Edward Argar

The decision to remand an individual in custody or to grant bail is solely a matter for the independent judiciary acting in accordance with the law. The Ministry of Justice therefore cannot intervene in any decision made by the court. The procedures for c...

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