Overview

This bill, the Police (Detention and Bail) Act 2011, clarifies how time spent on bail is calculated within the existing Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. It ensures that time spent on bail is not included when calculating the maximum period a suspect can be detained by police.

Description

The bill amends sections 34 and 47 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Specifically:

• Section 47 Amendment: It adds a clause specifying that time spent on bail should not be counted towards the maximum detention period.
• Section 34 Amendment: It clarifies that Section 47's amendment on bail calculation applies to the overall limitations on police detention.
• Retroactive Effect: The amendments are deemed to have always been in effect.
• Geographic Scope: The Act applies only to England and Wales.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant impact on government spending as it clarifies existing legislation rather than introducing new programs or initiatives. No figures are provided in the available text.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Suspects: The clarification benefits suspects by ensuring their detention time is accurately calculated, preventing potential over-detention.
• Police: The police will need to adjust their procedures for calculating detention periods to reflect the changes.
• Courts: Courts will need to apply the amended legislation when dealing with cases involving bail and detention.

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