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This is part of our information section on understanding your criminal record. Details of other sentences/disposals can be found here.   Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the relevant court. Does it involve guilt? Yes Is it recorded on the Police National Computer (PNC)? […]

Aim of this page This page sets out the implications that a caution can have in the future, particularly if you’re employed (or looking to work) in certain professions, such as teaching or nursing. It may also be useful in identifying the things to consider before accepting a police caution. It forms part of our […]

This is part of our information section on understanding your criminal record. Details of other sentences/disposals can be found here.   Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the administering court. Does it involve guilt? Not necessarily. An order can be made to the Crown […]

Aim of this page This page aims to set out the implications of being given a court order, especially if it has no end date (i.e. an indefinite order). It also looks at how you can apply to have an order varied or discharged and what you can do to improve the chances of your […]

This is part of our information section on understanding your criminal record. Details of other sentences/disposals can be found here.   Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the administering court. Does it involve guilt? Not necessarily. An order may be made in relation to […]

Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the administering court. Does it involve guilt? No. It is made in relation to an individual who has not been convicted or cautioned of any offence but who is thought to pose a risk of harm. Is it […]

This is part of our information section on understanding your criminal record. Details of other sentences/disposals can be found here.   Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the administering court. Does it involve guilt? Not necessarily. An order may be made against any ‘qualifying […]

This is part of our information section on understanding your criminal record. Details of other sentences/disposals can be found here.   Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the administering court. Does it involve guilt? Not necessarily. Since September 2009 any person convicted of any […]

  Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Harassment Warnings are issued by the Police – contact the administering force. Does it involve guilt? No. Acknowledging receipt of the notice does not mean that you are admitting any wrongdoing.  You are simply accepting information about the Protection from Harassment Act and […]

For more information on out of court disposals, use the ‘Information’ header at the top of this page and select ‘Understanding your criminal record’ and then ‘List of sentences/disposals and their implications‘ Summary When deciding whether a prosecution is in the public interest, police officers have a duty to consider whether an out of court disposal would […]

Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO’s) were introduced in October 2014. They directly replace the Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO’s). Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the relevant court. Does it involve guilt? Yes – it is issued when a person is convicted of a criminal offence […]

This is part of our information section on understanding your criminal record. Details of other sentences/disposals can be found here. Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the relevant court. Does it involve guilt? Yes – it is passed when the court finds you guilty […]

  Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Cannabis warnings are issued by the Police – contact the administering force. Does it involve guilt? Yes – you have to make a clear and reliable admission. Is it recorded on the Police National Computer (PNC)? Yes. A facility is available on the […]

This is part of our information section on understanding your criminal record.   Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the relevant court. Does it involve guilt? Yes. Is it recorded on the Police National Computer (PNC)? Yes. Is it classed as a conviction? Yes. […]

  Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the police – contact the administering force. Does it involve guilt? Yes – you have to make a clear and reliable admission. Is it recorded on the Police National Computer (PNC)? Yes (if it relates to a recordable offence).  A facility […]

This is part of our information section on understanding your criminal record. Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Conditional cautions can only be authorised by the CPS who then grant authority to the police to issue – contact the administering force. Does it involve guilt? Yes – you are asked […]