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Restorative Justice

"The parents of a teenager who was stabbed to death are part of a group calling for all crime victims to be involved in the sentencing process." 

Youth Justice: the Magistrate’s Vew

"Much has improved over the past twenty years, with more diversion from court for offenders unlikely to commit further offending: the notion of restorative justice is helping offenders of all ages face up to the consequences of their actions, althoug...

Seaham Victim tells Burglar of Pain he caused

"Mrs Turnbull, 57, of Frank Avenue, Deneside, Seaham, County Durham, agreed to meet the burglar as part of a “restorative justice” policy introduced by Durham Police."

Edinburgh tram firms meet over contract dispute

Restorative Justice

"The Ministry of Justice has responded by saying that it ‘strongly believe[s] offenders should make more financial and other amends to victims and are in the process of consulting on plans for this.’"

Nick Herbert: a Vision for restorative Justice

"Home Office minister Nick Herbert has aired his views on the benefits of restorative justice and the need to embed it in every part of the criminal justice system. Brian Sims reports."

Mediation in England and Wales

Rhys Clift’s book on Mediation in England and Wales is essential reading for all those interested in conflict resolution, and developing a powerful alternative to costly adver...

Mediation

"Our committee employs a professional licensing solicitor to ensure the event complies with legislation. We had asked to have a pre-licence hearing mediation meeting so that as many items could be explained and resolved. We informed the licensing ...

Mediation

"Muslim leaders fighting for control of Cardiff’s Madina Mosque made tentative steps towards deciding its future this week, after agreeing to legal mediation."

Mediation

"With willingness of Government agencies to consider mediation and the continued restrictions on legal aid, the number of disputes referred to mediation is bound to continue to increase. But, whilst lawyers are generally aware of the possibilities...