Under section 4 of the Bail Act 1976, what is the general position of a defendant charged with a criminal offence who is brought before the magistrates' court?
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A
The defendant has a presumptive right to bail
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B
The defendant must be remanded in custody until trial
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C
The defendant may only be released on police bail
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D
The defendant has no right to bail for indictable offences