43235 (2025). Hon Kieran McAnulty to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 16 Sep 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	43235 (2025)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Hon Kieran McAnulty
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	09 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_43235_2025
Document guid:	833826e0-2d46-4672-8b69-23ff4941577a

43235 (2025). Hon Kieran McAnulty to the Minister of Justice: What policies and/or guidelines, if any, govern the granting of bail where the proposed address is a public space rather than a private residence?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: The Ministry is not aware of any policies and/or guidelines governing the granting of bail where the proposed address is a public space rather than a private residence. Decisions regarding the granting of bail and any associated conditions are judicial matters and are determined solely by the Court.