39Decision to call conference

39 Decision to call conference (1) The director-general may require a restorative justice conference to be called for an offence if— (a) the director-general decides, under section 32 (Suitability— decision) that restorative justice is suitable for the offence; and

Section 40 page 34 Crimes (Restorative Justice) Act 2004 (b) the eligible victim or parent, and the eligible offender, gives consent under section 32 (3) for the conference to be called. (2) The director-general must assign a convenor to a conference called under this section. (3) The director-general must ensure, before the conference begins, that the convenor has received sufficient legal training to— (a) advise the participants of their rights and duties at law and under this Act; and (b) otherwise exercise the functions of a convenor under this Act.