Deferred Prosecution and Deferred Caution

YJLC online, half-day training course for youth justice professionals

Deferred Prosecution and Deferred Caution

Half-day online bespoke workshop for professionals working with children in the criminal legal system.

• 16th March 2026 2pm-4.30pm
• Cost: £120 | £60 YJLC Members

Deferred Prosecution and Deferred Caution

Deferred prosecution is an umbrella term covering both deferred prosecutions and deferred cautions. Crucially, these options can be available even where a child has given a ‘no comment’ interview or has not made a full admission.

While often confused, Outcome 22 and deferred prosecution are not the same. Deferred prosecution is one of several diversionary options available to the police, whereas Outcome 22 is the mechanism used to record the case outcome. In practice, approaches vary significantly across different geographical areas, meaning some children are placed in a more advantageous position than others.

Both the Youth Justice Board (YJB) and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) actively encourage the use of Outcome 22 and have published guidance to support its appropriate application.

Join our workshop to gain a clear, practical understanding of:

• The relevant legal framework
• Key statutory guidance
• National practice and how to secure the best possible outcomes for children
• Criminal records implications and long-term impact

Contact info@yjlc.uk for your members' discount code or for membership information.