(1)An authorised person may give a conditional caution to a person aged 18 or over (“the offender”) if each of the five requirements in section 23 is satisfied.
(2)In this Part “conditional caution” means a caution which is given in respect of an offence committed by the offender and which has conditions attached to it with which the offender must comply.
(3)The conditions which may be attached to such a caution are those which have either or both of the following objects—
(a)facilitating the rehabilitation of the offender,
(b)ensuring that he makes reparation for the offence.
(4)In this Part “authorised person” means—
(a)a constable,
(b)an investigating officer, or
(c)a person authorised by a relevant prosecutor for the purposes of this section.