The case confirms that the possibility of a short sentence rendering an appeal nugatory is insufficient on its own to establish exceptional circumstances for bail pending appeal where the grounds of appeal are not strongly arguable. However, such circumstances may warrant an urgent appeal order to expedite the hearing.
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