Personal circumstances of an appellant's partner, including pregnancy and psychological distress, are insufficient alone or in combination with grounds of appeal that are not strongly arguable to constitute exceptional reasons for bail pending appeal under cl 4A of pt C of sch 1 of the Bail Act 1982 (WA). Where bail is refused but personal circumstances warrant urgency, an expedited appeal hearing may be ordered as an alternative.
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