§ Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department under what circumstances an offender is classed as having been brought to justice. [99021]
§ Hilary Benn[holding answer 27 February 2003]: For the purposes of the Public Service Agreement target to bring 1.2 million recorded offences to justice by 2005–06, an offence is classed as having been brought to justice where an offender has been cautioned, convicted, or has had the offence taken into consideration by the court. (Penalty Notices for Disorder also count towards the target, in the areas where these are being trialled).