Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CRIMES (RESTORATIVE JUSTICE) ACT 2004 (NO. 65 OF 2004) - SECT 75

    (1)     The Minister must—

        (a)     begin a review (the first phase review ) of the operation of restorative justice no later than 18 months after the day this section commences; and

        (b)     present a report on the review to the Legislative Assembly within 3 months after the day the review is started.

    (2)     The Minister must—

        (a)     begin another review (the second phase review ) of the operation of restorative justice no later than 18 months after the phase 2 application day under section 15 (4); and

        (b)     present a report on the review to the Legislative Assembly within 3 months after the day the review is started.

    (3)     The first phase and second phase reviews must include an evaluation of restorative justice against the following indicators:

        (a)     victim satisfaction and opportunities for meaningful participation by victims;

        (b)     rehabilitation of offenders who have taken part in restorative justice, including any reduction in recidivism;

        (c)     community satisfaction;

        (d)     reintegration of victims and offenders into the community;

        (e)     respect for the rights of everyone directly involved in restorative justice, and the rights of others in the community;

        (f)     recognition of fairness of process and outcome by victims and offenders.

    (4)     This section expires on 1 July 2008.

    (5)     This section is a provision to which the Legislation Act, section 88 (Repeal does not end effect of transitional laws etc) applies.