Jarryd Hayne is back in custody following the unsuccessful
challenge to the prosecution's application to have him held in
custody until his sentencing hearing next month.
The New South Wales Supreme Court yesterday found no grounds for
the former NRL star to remain at liberty, specifically
referencing
recent amendments to the Bail Act 2013, namely section 22B,
which requires the defendant, in this case Mr Hayne, to show
special or exceptional circumstances for remaining on bail.
Section
22B
Under
section 22B, which was introduced into the Bail Act just last
year, there are strict limitations regarding bail during
period following conviction and before sentencing for certain
offences:
