2 Other definitions
Bail Act 1976 (1976 c 63) | Legislation

2  Other definitions

(1)     In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “conviction” includes—

(a)     a finding of guilt,

(b)     a finding that a person is not guilty by reason of insanity,

(c)     a finding under [section 11(1) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000] (remand for medical examination) that the person in question did the act or made the omission charged, and

(d)     a conviction of an offence for which an order is made . . . discharging [the offender] absolutely or conditionally,

and “convicted” shall be construed accordingly.

(2)     In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

[“bail hostel” means premises for the accommodation of persons remanded on bail,]

[“bail in non-extradition proceedings” means bail

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