(1)A person may be admitted to bail under section 22A , [F223, 65(8C) or 107A(7)(b)] of this Act although in custody—
(a)having been refused bail in respect of another crime or offence; or
(b)serving a sentence of imprisonment.
(2)A decision to admit a person to bail by virtue of subsection (1) above does not liberate the person from the custody mentioned in that subsection.
(3)The liberation under section [F322A(3), 23(7) or 107A(7)(b)] of this Act of a person who may be admitted to bail by virtue of subsection (1) above does not liberate that person from the custody mentioned in that subsection.
(4) In subsection (1) above, “ another crime or offence ” means a crime or offence other than that giving rise to the consideration of bail under section 22A , [F423, 65(8C) or 107A(7)(b)] of this Act. ]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 23A inserted (9.8.2000) by 2000 asp 9, s. 2
F2Words in s. 23A(1) substituted (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 7 para. 35(a); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
F3Words in s. 23A(3) substituted (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 7 para. 35(b); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
F4Words in s. 23A(4) substituted (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 7 para. 35(a); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.