17GVictims may participate in restorative justice

17G Victims may participate in restorative justice (1) A victim of an offence may take part in a process of restorative justice under the Crimes (Restorative Justice) Act 2004 in relation to the offence if the victim is— (a) an eligible victim; and (b) a suitable victim.

eligible victim—see the Crimes (Restorative Justice) Act 2004, section 17. suitable victim—see the Crimes (Restorative Justice) Act 2004, section 34. Note The Crimes (Restorative Justice) Act 2004 sets out when a victim of an offence is an eligible victim (see that Act, s 17) and the matters the director-general must consider in deciding whether an eligible victim is a suitable victim (see that Act, s 34) for restorative justice in relation to the