Where special or exceptional circumstances are established for bail pending appeal (here, the custodial portion expiring before the appeal hearing), the application may still be refused where the prospects of success on appeal are very low. The existence of a possible factual contention known to an accused at the time of pleading guilty is not of itself sufficient to indicate a miscarriage of justice arising from the acceptance of the plea — more is required.
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