Part 4Youth justice
Warnings and formal Police cautions
211Formal Police caution
Where, in respect of any offence admitted or proved to have been committed by a child or young person, a family group conference recommends that a formal Police caution be given to the child or young person, a constable may caution the child or young person.
The following provisions shall apply in respect of a formal Police caution given to a child or young person:
- where practicable, the caution shall be given at a Police station:
- the caution shall be given by a constable who is of or above the level of position of sergeant, or if no such constable is available, by the most senior constable available:
- the caution shall be given in the presence of—
- a parent or guardian or other person having the care of the child or young person; or
- an adult person nominated by the child or young person.
- a parent or guardian or other person having the care of the child or young person; or
Notes
- Section 211(1): amended, on , pursuant to section 116(a)(ii) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).
- Section 211(2)(b): amended, on , pursuant to section 116(a)(ii) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).
- Section 211(2)(b): amended, on , by section 130(1) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).