§ 24. Fiona MactaggartTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how he will ensure that lessons learnt by the pioneers of restorative justice are built into such programmes in new police areas. [24636]
§ Mr. MichaelThe Government is monitoring the development of restorative justice in this country and abroad. We welcome the work to develop these ideas such as that of Thames Valley Police and the Northamptonshire Diversion Scheme. Best practice from existing schemes will be taken into account of in guidance to support the implementation of the new Final Warning Scheme. Our proposals for reform of the youth court, set out in the White Paper "No More Excuses", are consistent with the principles of restorative justice and include the introduction of a specific Reparation Order.