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g jones · 10-09-2009, 12:28

I believe sex offenders are cautioned because they admit guilt but the CPS do not prosecute. I presume because the witness prefers not to go to court. So the offence stands but without a court appearance, they are not convicted. To me this is a huge loophole.

10-09-2009, 12:28	#10
g jones Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,125 Liked: 14 times Rep Power: 732	Re: Another taxi driver gets licence back I believe sex offenders are cautioned because they admit guilt but the CPS do not prosecute. I presume because the witness prefers not to go to court. So the offence stands but without a court appearance, they are not convicted. To me this is a huge loophole.