![]() ![]() No bail is to be granted for defendants charged with or convicted of homicide or rape after previous conviction of such offences unless the court or, as the case may be, the constable considering the grant of bail is of the opinion that there are exceptional circumstances which justify it - section 25 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. The court must give reasons for grant of bail in cases of murder, manslaughter or attempted murder - s.5(2A) Bail Act 1976. The Senior Medical Officer at the local prison nearest the court should be contacted. Prosecutors who are minded to recommend that a defendant charged with murder might be bailed should be in a position to suggest a place of examination to be specified in a bail condition. Prosecutors should note the provisions of sections 114, 115 Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and section 3(6A) Bail Act 1976. See the Bail guidance for specific considerations relating to murder and manslaughter. The term "involuntary manslaughter" is commonly used to describe manslaughter falling within (2) and (3) while (1) is referred to as "voluntary manslaughter".Ĭases involving allegations of Gross Negligence and Corporate Manslaughter should be referred to Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division - see the Referral of Cases guidance, Gross Negligence Manslaughter guidance and the Corporate Manslaughter guidance. ![]()
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