Restorative Justice

See the below article from New Statesman on resorative justice,

http://www.newstatesman.com/200702120025

by Mary Riddell an Observer columnist. It makes interesting reading, saying that restorative justice has generally got a good rate of success in reducing reoffending rates.

The political point is that restorative justice fits within Gordon Brown's upright manse morality. Apparently the Treasury has been in favour of pilot projects looking into restorative justice, while the Home Office has been reluctant to get involved. Much easier to talk tough on law and order.