This briefing paper has been prepared for the purpose of information only and does not contain any specific recommendations about the use of adult cautioning in Queensland.
There are two parts to this paper.
Part A contains a brief discussion of the cautioning programs that are currently operating (or being trialled) in various States of Australia and in the United Kingdom.
Part B flags a number of issues that are commonly raised in discussions of the merits of a cautioning program.
This paper includes a detailed consideration of adult cautioning programs that target drug offenders. This reflects the fact that drug offences (particularly offences involving cannabis) constitute a major focus of most cautioning programs currently operating (or being trialled) in Australia.
