Written Question · S1W-28838 · Session 1
Whether it is permissible for a judge to consider whether an appeal after a conviction for (a) serious assault, (b) rape, (c) culpable homi…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is permissible for a judge to consider whether an appeal after a conviction for (a) serious assault, (b) rape, (c) culpable homicide and (d) murder could succeed when considering a bail application and what guidance or directions it has issued to the judiciary on this issue.
The answer
Decisions about the grant of bail and the factors they may or may not take into account in considering whether or not to grant bail are matters entirely for the judiciary.As to the issue of guidance or directions to the judiciary, I would refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-28832 today.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-28838 by reference.