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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees
No, do you ? Your point holds no relevance whatsoever as many people that are convicted of violent or sexual offences are granted bail before their sentencing hearing
The limited availability of prison places would suggest that those convicted of the most serious offences should be remanded. Unless of course you think that two counts of criminal damage is more serious than sexual assault/manslaughter etc. ?
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The answer to your question is in the link in the OP.
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Jurors took about five hours to reach their verdicts with both men remanded into custody for their "own protection" ahead of sentencing on 15 July.
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I have read elsewhere additionally that for one of them there is a flight risk.