# Bail Act 1976, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

An Act to make provision in relation to bail in or in connection with criminal proceedings in England and Wales, to make it an offence to agree to indemnify sureties in criminal proceedings, to make provision for legal aid limited to questions of bail in certain cases and for legal aid for persons kept in custody for inquiries or reports, to extend the powers of coroners to grant bail and for connected purposes.
[15 November 1976]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1976/63/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bail-act-1976/introduction
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