British Columbia Order in Council — Order under Proclamation Restorative Justice Week - November 18 to 25, 2001 (O.C. 989/2001)

O.C. 989/2001

British Columbia — Orders in Council

sidin Member of the Execu ye Council PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ORDER OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL Order in Council No. 989 , Approved and OrderecilOV 1 7 nor Executive Council Chambers, Victoria On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, orders that

WHEREAS all British Columbians benefit from a restorative justice approach to justice as an alternative to, but not a replacement for, the traditional justice system; and

WHEREAS restorative justice programs help to heal the effects of crime by giving victims a voice in the delivery of justice, making low-risk offenders accountable for their actions, and giving community members a role in repairing the harm done to the community at large; and

WHEREAS the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is committed to creating awareness, understanding and support for restorative justice in British Columbia, and

WHEREAS the third week of November is recognized as restorative justice week by the federal government; A Proclamation be issued designating the week of November to 25, 2001, inclusive, as "Restorative Justice Week" in British Columbia. P JAttorney eneral and inister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations (This

part is for administrative purposes only and is not

part ilthe Order.) Authority under which Order is made: Act and section: Other (specify): Prerogative 12q boo' /3

Document details

Collection	British Columbia — Orders in Council
Citation	O.C. 989/2001
Type	order_in_council
Volume / chapter	arc oic 0989 2001
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	PROVINCIAL
Identifier	366ef9391a5e8f1ce274189446ee6a7880690712

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