Duty of magistrates' court
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8.4. On being given notice under section 23(3) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 in relation to an offence for which the accused person has been granted bail by a court, a magistrates' court officer shall inform—
(a)any sureties of the accused; and
(b)any persons responsible for securing the accused’s compliance with any conditions of bail
that he has been given such notice and of the effect of the notice.
[Note. Formerly rule 6 of the Magistrates' Courts (Discontinuance of Proceedings) Rules 1986.]