Bail pending appeal requires more than reasonably arguable grounds; the appeal must be strongly arguable or raise a real concern about injustice from custody on an unsound conviction. Where grounds of appeal relate to only some counts, success on those grounds alone will not constitute exceptional circumstances if sentences on remaining counts would still be served. Proposed fresh evidence that was available at trial and would not prove innocence is unlikely to support a bail application.
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