7Application of restorative justice

7 Application of restorative justice (1) In deciding how to deal with an offence, a referring entity may consider whether it is appropriate to refer the offence for restorative justice before considering other action. Note Referring entities are listed in table 22 and include agencies responsible for the various stages of the criminal justice process in relation to an offence, an entity responsible for dealing with offenders not dealt with by the criminal justice process and any entities prescribed by regulation. (2) However, if an offence is referred for restorative justice, the referral is to have no effect on any other action or proposed action in relation to the offence or the offender by the referring entity. Sían is arrested and charged with an offence. The chief police officer refers the offence for restorative justice. The referral of the offence does not prevent Sían being required to attend court to answer the charge.