Current status: Answered by Angela Constance on 27 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many local authorities currently provide restorative justice services.
The Scottish Government does not hold this information.
Restorative Justice services can be offered by a wide range of organisations - not only by local authorities - including by third sector or faith-based organisations.
We continue to work in partnership with Community Justice Scotland and the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice focussing on achieving our vision – to have restorative justice available at a time that is appropriate to the people and case involved; consistent; evidence-led, trauma informed and of a high standard.