The likely expiry of a non-parole period before an appeal can be heard does not alone constitute an exceptional circumstance for bail pending appeal; it must be combined with strongly arguable grounds demonstrating good prospects of success. The procedure under Criminal Code (WA), s 702 for renewal of a bail application before the Court of Criminal Appeal is an alternative to an appeal from a single judge under the Supreme Court Act 1935 (WA), s 58(1)(b).
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