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A “rehabilitation revolution”

Andy Howells

26th July 2010

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...could be on its way if Prison Minister Crispin Blunt’s plans become law. Following a report from Victim Support and the Restorative Justice Consortium, personal apologies by offenders to victims could lead to early release and savings of up to £185 million:

Another proposal is that earnings of criminals in jail or in the course of other sentences could be given to victims.

So, is restorative justice a “fad”, the right approach, or a necessary cost-cutting measure? Ask your students what they think!

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Andy Howells

Andy Howells is Head of Law at a large northern Sixth Form College and a former solicitor.

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