ABSTRACT
Gerald has been arrested in connection with an allegation of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on his wife. The injuries to his wife involved severe bruising about the head and shoulders. He was interviewed, and made full admissions. There has been a history of acrimonious relations between the couple, usually when drink has been involved, but the police have never been involved before. He has no previous convictions:
(a) On what grounds may unconditional bail be refused? (b) Are there conditions that might be imposed? (c) If bail were refused, how could Gerald challenge that decision? (d) How would the position differ if the charge were manslaughter?
