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<p>The Home Office does not hold the information requested.</p><p>Decisions on pre-charge
bail and released under investigation, as well as the timely and effective management
of investigations, are operational matters for the police.</p><p>The National Police
Chiefs’ Council issued guidance (January 2019) to assist frontline officers in recognising
when and how pre-charge bail can be used in order to contribute to an effective investigation.
The guidance helps police officers and staff in making clear and effective risk-based
decisions in relation to suspects, victims and witnesses when using pre-charge bail
or released under investigation during their investigations.</p><p>The guidance also
covers management of investigations when a suspect is released under investigation,
including the expectation that there are regular, documented review points.</p><p>The
Home Office continues to work with partners across the criminal justice system, including
police, on matters related to pre-charge bail and released under investigation.</p>
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