We find ourselves in an unprecedented period of time where restrictions to our normal day to day routines have led to dramatic changes to all aspects of our personal and professional lives. But life goes on and we will all inevitably adapt the way in which we conduct our day to day business during these challenging times.
The RJC have been contacted by several members requesting advice on whether practitioners should continue to offer face to face restorative justice meetings in light of the government advice issued yesterday. We will all be aware that the latest advice issued by the government stated:
When reviewing feedback from our recent Practice Guidance consultation we were asked:
“Would you consider including guidance on the use of proxy/surrogate participants in cases where the person affected did not wish to take part themselves, but would like another person to step in on their behalf?”
It was a question which split the committee but left us wanting to find out more!
