Victorian Numbered Acts

BAIL AMENDMENT (STAGE ONE) ACT 2017 (NO. 26 OF 2017) - SECT 3

After section 1 of the Bail Act 1977 insert —

        " 1A     Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to provide a legislative framework for the making of decisions as to whether a person accused of an offence should be granted bail, with or without conditions, or remanded in custody.

        1B     Guiding principles

    (1)     The Parliament recognises the importance of—

        (a)     maximising the safety of the community and persons affected by crime to the greatest extent possible; and

        (b)     taking account of the presumption of innocence and the right to liberty; and

        (c)     promoting fairness, transparency and consistency in bail decision making; and

        (d)     promoting public understanding of bail practices and procedures.

    (2)     It is the intention of the Parliament that this Act is to be applied and interpreted having regard to the matters set out in subsection (1).".