1026Fingerprinting of children aged 14 or under

1026 Fingerprinting of children aged 14 or under

For section 464L(3)(f) of the Crimes Act 1958 substitute—

"(f) that the fingerprints will be destroyed if—

(i) the child is given a youth warning or youth caution within the meaning of the Youth Justice Act 2024 in respect of a relevant offence; or

(ii) the child is referred to an early diversion group conference within the meaning of the Youth Justice Act 2024 in respect of a relevant offence, and an early diversion outcome plan within the meaning of that Act is finalised for the child or the child is discharged without any finding of guilt (as the case requires); or

(iii) the child is not charged with a relevant offence within 6 months; or

(iv) the child is so charged, but the charge is not proceeded with or the child is not found guilty of the offence or any other relevant offence before the end of that period; and".