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Crimes (Restorative Justice) Act 2004
28AReferrals not requiring offender notification—
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28A Referrals not requiring offender notification— post-sentence stage (1) A post-sentence referring entity may refer an offence for restorative justice if— (a) the entity is satisfied there is an eligible victim or eligible parent in relation to the offence; and (b) the offender— (i) was at least 10 years old when the offence was committed; and (ii) is in the post-sentence stage in relation to the offence; and