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Paragraph 6ZA F1

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If the defendant is charged with murder, the defendant may not be granted bail unless the court is of the opinion that there is no significant risk of the defendant committing, while on bail, an offence that would, or would be likely to, cause physical or mental injury to any person other than the defendant.

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Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 6ZA inserted (1.2.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 114(2), 182(5) (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/145, art. 2(2), Sch. para. 7