YOUNG OFFENDERS ACT 1994 - SECT 41

YOUNG OFFENDERS ACT 1994 - SECT 41

41 .         Preliminary considerations for police before prosecuting

                In dealing with a young person who is reasonably believed to have committed or to have been about to commit an offence, a member of the Police Force is to consider whether, in the circumstances, it is appropriate —

            (a)         to give the person a caution for the offence in accordance with section 22;

            (b)         under section 27, to refer the matter for consideration by a juvenile justice team;

            (c)         to charge the person without taking the person into custody;

            (d)         to apprehend, charge and —

                  (i)         subject to the Bail Act 1982 and section 19(2), detain the person in custody pending the person’s appearance in court; or

                  (ii)         release the person pending the consideration of the matter by a juvenile justice team.