HC Deb 16 June 1977 vol 933 cc223-4W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the Bail Act has not yet been implemented; and when he intends to implement it.

Mr. John

The Bail Act will be brought into operation when the necessary rules of court for the Supreme Court, the Crown court and magistrates' courts have been made. These require extensive consultations, which are not yet completed, and the approval of the respective rules committees.

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