32AExplanation of restorative justice––before consent

32A Explanation of restorative justice––before consent Before obtaining written consent under section 32 (3), the director-general must ensure that reasonable steps are taken to explain to each eligible victim and parent, and the offender (in language that the victim, parent or offender can readily understand)— (a) the purpose of restorative justice generally and for the particular (c) that the person may seek independent legal advice about taking part in restorative justice; and (d) that no-one is under an obligation to take part, or continue to take part, in restorative justice after it has started; and

Section 33 page 30 Crimes (Restorative Justice) Act 2004