Provisional figures show there were 2,286 bail revoked orders made in 2019, a 50 per cent increase from 1,523 in 2015 – with a substantial increase in every year in between.

Justice Minister Naomi Long said: “A defendant who breaches their bail conditions may be brought back before the court in respect of that breach.

“A breach of bail usually results in a defendant’s bail being revoked and then consideration given to either new bail being set or a remand in custody.”