New pre-charge bail limit unworkable warns college

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New pre-charge bail limit 'unworkable' warns college

The new Policing and Crime Bill proposes an initial 28-day limit.

Date - 21st September 2016
By - Helena Hickey - Police Oracle

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A 28-day time limit for pre-charge police bail is "unworkable" and should be extended, the College of Policing is set to warn. In a report due out next week, the College will state the 28-day limit proposed in the new Policing and Crime...

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