New section 66B of the 1998 Act: The five requirements
350.New section 66B of the 1998 Act sets out the requirements which need to be met for a youth conditional caution to be given. The requirements are that there is evidence against the offender; that a “relevant prosecutor” (as defined in new section 66H) considers that the evidence would be sufficient to charge him or her and that a conditional caution should be given; that the offender admits the offence; that the offender has been made aware of what the caution (and failure to comply with it) would mean; and that he or she signs a document containing details of the offence, the admission, the offender’s consent to the caution, and the conditions imposed. Where the offender is aged 16 or under the explanation about the effect of a youth conditional caution must be made in the presence of an appropriate adult.
