Clause 18 - Conditional cautions
Criminal Justice Bill
10:45 am
Lady Lady Hermon (North Down, UUP)
Is it not essential that the code of practice explain the significance of an admission of guilt to a person before they sign one? It should be made clear that it is designed to keep them out of prison, but that it will be admissible as evidence in criminal proceedings if that person does not comply with the conditions.