§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will implement a scheme whereby before courts grant bail against financial security, arrangements are made whereby such moneys or appropriate security is deposited in the court.
§ Mr. David HowellA magistrates' court may accept or authorise the accept-128W ance of the deposit of a sum of money or other valuable security in lieu of sureties for the due performance of the conditions of a recognisance. In practice, this provision is rarely used.
Further consideration is being given to problems relating to people who fail to answer bail.