The purpose of the Bail Act 2000 is to change and rewrite the laws about bail. This Act aims to make the laws about bail clearer and more up-to-date. You can think of it as a way to improve and simplify the rules about who can be released on bail while they are waiting for their trial.

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This page was last updated on 8 December 2025

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4: Act binds the Crown, or

"The law applies to the government too"

6: Application of this Part, or

"Following the Bail Rules in this Part of the Act"

5Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to reform and restate the law relating to bail.