Friday, September 24, 2004

"The Cannabis Cautioning Scheme Three Years On: An Implementation and Outcome Evalaution / [Australia] Lawlink NSW:

http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/bocsar1.nsf/pages/r54textlink
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Sep 2004
"Under the scheme, which was established following a recommendation of the NSW Drug Summit, police were given the discretion to caution rather than charge adults detected for minor cannabis offences.

Offenders can receive up to two cautions under the scheme. They are also provided with information on the consequences of cannabis use, and access to treatment and support services. In September 2001 a mandatory education session on cannabis use was introduced for anyone receiving a second caution."

PDF: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/bocsar1.nsf/files/r54.pdf/$file/r54.pdf