Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989

211 Formal Police caution

• (1) 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.

  (2) The following provisions shall apply in respect of a formal Police caution given to a child or young person:

  • (a) where practicable, the caution shall be given at a Police station:

  • (b) 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:

  • (c) the caution shall be given in the presence of—

    • (i) a parent or guardian or other person having the care of the child or young person; or

    • (ii) an adult person nominated by the child or young person.

  Section 211(1): amended, on 1 October 2008, pursuant to section 116(a)(ii) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).

  Section 211(2)(b): amended, on 1 October 2008, pursuant to section 116(a)(ii) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).

  Section 211(2)(b): amended, on 1 October 2008, by section 130(1) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).