Commentary on Sections Part 3: Conditional Cautions Section 22: Conditional cautions
160.Section 22 defines a conditional caution and provides that it may be given to an adult offender if the five requirements in section 23 are met. The conditions which may be imposed are restricted to those aimed at reparation for the offence, or at the rehabilitation of the offender. A conditional caution may be given by an authorised person as defined in subsection (4).