Why have the police extended my bail?

The police can extend your bail if they need more time to complete outstanding lines of inquiry. Common reasons for extensions include stretched police resources, delays in obtaining evidence from third parties, the need to investigate new evidence, or due to the complexity of the case. However, the police must justify any extension by showing that they have conducted the investigation diligently and expeditiously. If there are unreasonable delays or a lack of progress, we can challenge the extension and argue that further bail extension is unlawful.