Pre-charge bail Pre-charge bail England and Wales Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below: Pt. 2 Ch. 3 heading word substituted by Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 19 para. 2(a) Pt. 2 Ch. 3 heading words inserted by Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 19 para. 2(b) 45Pre-charge bail Pre-charge bail