The difficulties faced by a self-represented incarcerated appellant in preparing an appeal — including limited access to research materials and restricted communication — do not constitute special or exceptional circumstances for bail pending appeal under s 9E of the Bail Act 1992 (ACT). Material going only to the merits of the appeal does not satisfy the fresh evidence threshold for repeat bail applications under s 20C.
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