In the matter of the Bail Act 1977 and In the matter of an application for bail by KN [2020] VSC 35

CRIMINAL LAW - Application for bail - 15 year old child applicant - Three successive robbery-related offences with co-offenders - Succeeding offences in breach of bail - Whether exceptional circumstances exist justifying bail - Whether the applicant is an unacceptable risk - No prior convictions - Good history at school - Prospects of resuming education - Good family support - Support from Youth Justice - Likely sentence - Bail granted with conditions - Bail Act 1977 ss 1B, 3AAA, 3B, 4, 4AA, 4A, 4E.