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steroboros t1_iu3z728 wrote

Reply to comment by GlumpsAlot in Teen describes freaky encounter with 'gimp man' - BBC News by Narcissistic-Kal

My question is, who came by to pay his bail?

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LBraden t1_iu42gvy wrote

We don't have paid bail in the UK.

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Trying2improvemyself t1_iu44wz7 wrote

Do you keep them in jail until trial? But how will they ever flee?

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LBraden t1_iu45xtr wrote

There's Remand and Bail, basically if you're deemed to be civil you can be released like this guy was, of course if he messes up, he's under remand until the trial.

If you're a flight risk, remand.

If you decide not to return, an arrest warrant will be posted and you will get arrested at some point, even 3 days later when the police knock on your door.

I live near a council estate, see it often for people who've skipped court date being arrested a few days later, one to be fair did miss court due to COVID symptoms and did call ahead, but ... procedure.

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