"H" v The Queen

The applicant, "H", applied for bail pending his trial on a charge of murder. He had previously been refused bail by the President of the Children's Court. The primary issue for the Court was whether, in the circumstances, bail should be granted. The applicant's age at the time of the alleged offence, his antecedents, and the nature of the offence were all relevant to the determination of the application. The Court considered the relevant statutory provisions and common law principles. In reaching its decision, the Court considered the relevant factors set out in the Bail Act, including whether there were exceptional circumstances warranting the grant of bail. The Court concluded that the applicant should be granted bail subject to appropriate conditions.