Will the police consider these measures for me?
Yes.
A police officer must consider using an extrajudicial
measure if the offence is non-violent and if you have not been
found guilty of a previous offence.
The
Youth Criminal Justice Act sets out as a key principle
that it should be presumed that an extrajudicial measure will be
sufficient to hold a young person accountable for his or her behaviour.
WARNING:
The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information
only.
If
you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.
January
2004
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