Justice Select Committee inquiry: Restorative Justice Council members’ consultation

The Justice Select Committee has decided to hold an inquiry into restorative justice. The Committee welcomes views on any aspects of the current and potential use of restorative justice in the criminal justice system.

The Restorative Justice Council is submitting a response to the Committee on behalf of the restorative justice field by 31 January and would like to ensure our submission reflects the views of our members. Please submit your thoughts on the questions below by 18 January by sending them to rosieo@restorativejustice.org.uk. 

We would also encourage our members to submit individual responses to the inquiry. 

Questions

• How have the entitlements to restorative justice in the Victims’ Code affected your work?
• Has the National Offender Management Service’s capacity building project had any implications on your restorative justice service and, if so, how?
• Which statutory agencies do you effectively work with in order to deliver a restorative justice service, for e.g. National Probation Service, community rehabilitation companies, police and crime commissioners, prisons?
• How does the relationship with these agencies work in practice?
• What are the barriers to effective restorative justice delivery in your area?
• What developments/changes would you like to see implemented in order to ensure the effective delivery of restorative justice in your area?

 
You can download the full announcement from the Justice Select Committee here.