Evidence of identity

(1) A judge, magistrate, justice of the peace or a police officer, when considering an application for bail by or on behalf of an accused person may require such person to produce such evidence of identity as to ensure that the accused person has given to the court or the police his true name, address, date of birth and other particulars. (2) Bail may be refused if the accused person fails to give the particulars aforesaid or gives false particulars.