Restorative Justice 2022-02-08
2022-02-08
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The question arises from the need to increase the use of restorative justice in addressing crimes and supporting victims.
What steps are being taken to help increase the use of restorative justice? The new victims code should ensure that victims know about the option of restorative justice and how to access it. Additionally, £115 million grant funding is provided for victim support services in 2021-22.
The new victims code ensures that victims are informed about restorative justice and how to access it. For 2021-22, £115 million grant funding is provided for victim support services, including restorative justice. Overall, MOJ funding for victim and witness support services will increase to £185 million by 2024-25.
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As the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on restorative justice, Elliot Colburn seeks to integrate recommendations from their report into government policy.
Would the Minister agree to meet me to discuss the findings of the first ever APPG report on restorative justice and how we can integrate some of its recommendations into the victims Bill? The chair of the all-party parliamentary group on restorative justice seeks a meeting with the Minister to discuss their report's findings and integration into government policy.
I am grateful for the hon. Friend's efforts on restorative justice, including sharing their group's report with me and the Deputy Prime Minister. We are carefully considering the report's recommendations and will respond in due course. I would be delighted to meet him further to discuss this issue.
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The specific ask for a meeting is not committed to directly; instead, it mentions being 'delighted' to meet without confirming the details or timeframe.
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