22B
CurrentPolice officer to consider alternatives to court proceedings
Part 5Dealing with young offenders without taking court proceedings
Division 1Cautioning
22B Police officer to consider alternatives to court proceedings
A police officer, before starting a proceeding against a young person for an offence, must first consider whether in all the circumstances it would be more appropriate —
(a)
to take no action; or
(b)
administer a caution to the young person.
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