9E+WIn taking the decisions required by paragraph 2 [F1or 2A] of this Part of this Schedule, the court shall have regard to such of the following considerations as appear to it to be relevant, that is to say—
(a)the nature and seriousness of the offence or default (and the probable method of dealing with the defendant for it),
(b)the character, antecedents, associations and community ties of the defendant,
(c)the defendant’s record as respects the fulfilment of his obligations under previous grants of bail in criminal proceedings,
(d)except in the case of a defendant whose case is adjourned for inquiries or a report, the strength of the evidence of his having committed the offence or having defaulted,
as well as to any others which appear to be relevant.
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F1Words in Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 9 inserted (10.4.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 26(b); S.I. 1995/721, art. 2,Sch.
[F29A(1)If—
(a)the defendant is charged with an offence to which this paragraph applies; and
(b)representations are made as to any of the matters mentioned in paragraph 2 of this Part of this Schedule; and
(c)the court decides to grant him bail,
the court shall state the reasons for its decision and shall cause those reasons to be included in the record of the proceedings.
(2)The offences to which this paragraph applies are—
(a)murder;
(b)manslaughter;
(c)rape;
(d)attempted murder; and
(e)attempted rape.]
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