Criminal Justice (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023

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• Courts can now refer criminal cases to restorative justice schemes between charge and conviction, with power to dismiss charges if appropriate.
• Gardaí and the Director of Public Prosecutions can refer cases to restorative justice before court and review prosecution decisions accordingly.
• Courts encouraged to use restorative justice between conviction and sentencing as an alternative to traditional sentencing approaches.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   13 Dec 2023
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   13 Dec 2023