A: Reprimands and final warnings are given to divert young offenders from the criminal justice system. Reprimands are given to children who have committed a first-time minor offence. To be given a reprimand, the child must have admitted the offence, the offence must be deemed to be of such nature that it would have a realistic prospect of being prosecuted if taken to court, and the constable must be satisfied that it would not be in the public interest for the offender to be prosecuted. A child will be given a final warning if it is their first offence and the offence is of a serious nature, such as burglary or robbery, or if they have previously been given a reprimand.
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