In reaching that decision the court is entitled to take into accounta range of factors, including the previous criminal record of the accused and anyoutstanding charges against the accused, particularly those in respect of whichbail has already been granted.The Criminal Proceedings etc(Reform) (Scotland) Bill, which is currently before Parliament, seeks to strengthenthe bail system as a whole and contains a range of measures aimed at ensuring thatbail decisions taken in Scotland’s courts are more consistent and transparent.