Everything you need to know about an Adult Caution
What is an adult caution? An adult caution is a formal warning issued by the Police. They can be available to people in certain circumstances. Adult cautions are provided when it is in the public interest to do so. Issuing one avoids a matter being processed through the criminal justice system. They should not be confused with a routine verbal warning about undesirable behaviour, as they involve a more formal process. What is the purpose of an adult caution? The purpose of adult cautioning is to: manage lower-end offending in a manner that positively contributes to behaviour change and reduced recidivism (i.e. the tendency of...
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