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Anonymous (2002). References to Restorative Justice in the Sentencing Act Te Ara Whakatika: Newsletter of the court-referred restorative justice project. June 2002. Special Issue. Downloaded 10 June 2004.

Lists the sections of New Zealand’s Sentencing Act 2002 that refer to restorative justice. They largely involve principles of sentencing and of court adjournment in respect of restorative justice processes that have taken place or are continuing.

Link: www.justice.govt.nz/pubs/courts/tearawhakatikajun02.pdf

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