It was a headline that received a lot of reaction. 'Convicted murderer sent to Restorative Justice for first time in Nova Scotia' offers up more questions than answers.
"Convicted murderer sent to Restorative Justice for first time in Nova Scotia" offers up more questions than answers. The article was based on a recommendation by a Supreme Court Judge who also was quick to note this is about parole ineligibility, not about avoiding consequences. Professor Jennifer Llewellyn is the Chair in Restorative Justice with the Schulich School of Law. She explains the process of restorative justice and what the goals are.
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