Pre-trial delay, even where caused by court listing pressures, does not constitute a special or exceptional circumstance justifying bail pending appeal against conviction. Under s 37Q of the Supreme Court Act 1933 (ACT), a sentence does not continue to run while an appellant is on bail, which distinguishes the ACT from jurisdictions where a stay is necessary to prevent the sentence running. Community ties and stable employment, while supportive, are insufficient alone or in combination to establish special or exceptional circumstances.
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