Question reference: S5W-05388
- Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 7 December 2016
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 15 December 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answers to questions S4W-27438, S4W-29576 and S5W-00415 by Michael Matheson on 22 September 2015, 10 February 2016 and 14 June 2016 respectively, whether it will provide an update on the progress of developing guidance on the use of restorative justice, and when the guidance will be published.
Answer
The Scottish Government is committed to publishing guidance relating to restorative justice as soon as possible. We are developing this guidance in collaboration with restorative justice experts and those with expertise in dealing with victims issues to ensure that the interests of all those participating in the restorative justice process are reflected.
A revised draft of the guidance was circulated to the Scottish Restorative Justice Forum (whose membership includes Sacro, Rape Crisis Scotland, Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid) prior to its recent meeting in December 2016. The latest comments from that meeting are currently being considered.