The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (Simple Cautions) (Specification of Either-Way Offences) Order 2015
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2017-08-07
CRIMINAL LAW, ENGLAND AND WALES
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.
The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (Simple Cautions) (Specification of Either-Way Offences) Order 2015
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The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2015
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SCHEDULEEither-way offences specified for the purposes of section 17(3) of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
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An offence under section 26(1) and (5) of that Act.