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Community courts: the way forward?

Thursday, November 20, 2003

"Plan to introduce US-style courts: Scottish ministers are considering the introduction of a radical US-style community court that works by giving offenders education, drug programmes, and reparation orders rather than prison sentences. The Red Hook Community Justice Centre in New York, known locally as the court of second chances, has effectively reduced crime in what was one of the most dangerous areas of the city. . .” Herald

"New York experiment could pay dividends here: In the United States where justice policy is usually characterised by its “three strikes and you’re out” hardline attitudes, a radical new form of community court appears to be paying dividends. . .” Herald. Comment.

See also:

Center for Court Innovation: Red Hook Community Justice Center.

Research Paper. Community Courts: Prospects and Limits. National Center for State Courts.(USA)

Posted by MM on Thu 20th Nov 2003 at 9:38 pm
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