Section 167: Sureties

(1) A defendant admitted to bail may be required to produce such surety or sureties as, in the opinion of the court, will be sufficient to ensure his appearance as and when required.
(2) The defendant or his surety or sureties may be required to enter into recognizance, accordingly.
(3) A person shall not be denied, prevented or restricted from entering into a recognizance or standing as surety for any defendant or applicant on the ground only that the person is a woman.