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===Restrictions on Bail===
Restrictions on Bail had been introduced under the [[Criminal Justice Act 2003]]. This piece of [[legislation]] amended the [[Bail Act 1976]] by reversing the presumption of [[bail]] to anyone who had tested positive tofor a class A drug, unless they agreed to undergo assessment and treatment with their local DIP for the duration of their court bail. This effectively obliged courts to implement a bail condition compelling such persons to attend their local DIP. The stated aim of this was to "prevent offending on bail". Failure to abide by this condition could result in the denial of further court [[bail]]. Restrictions on Bail was initially piloted in a number of areas but now operates across England and Wales
 
===Non-Intensive DIPs===