The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (Simple Cautions) (Specification of Either-Way Offences) Order 2015
Section 17(3) of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2) (“the 2015 Act”) prohibits a constable from giving a simple caution if the offence is an either-way offence specified by order made by the Secretary of State, except in exceptional circumstances relating to the person or the offence. An either-way offence is an offence which, if committed by an adult, is triable either on indictment or summarily.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
19 Mar 2015
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In force
13 Apr 2015
Enabling power
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 17(3) and 18(1) of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015, makes the following Order:
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