§ 35. Mr. Dewarasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Lord Advocate will give guidance to procurators fiscal regarding the operation of the Bail etc. (Scotland) Act 1980 and the circumstances in which an application for bail is to be opposed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. YoungerThe guidance on the Bail etc. (Scotland) Act 1980, which was issued to procurators fiscal in March 1980 by my noble and learned Friend the Lord Advocate, included guidance on the circumstances in which an application for bail should be opposed; and that guidance remains in force.