Basic principles on the use of restorative justice programmes in criminal matters

Takes note of the preliminary draft elements of a declaration of basic principles on the use of restorative justice programmes in criminal matters; requests the Secretary-General to seek comments from Member States and relevant bodies on the desirability and the means of establishing common principles on the use of restorative justice programmes in criminal matters; also requests the Secretary-General to convene a meeting of experts to review those comments and examine proposals for further action including the possibility of developing an instrument such as a declaration based on the preliminary draft elements.

Adopted without vote, 43rd plenary meeting

Basic Principles on the Use of Restorative Justice Programmes in Criminal Matters (Draft)

"Annex: Preliminary draft elements of a declaration of basic principles on the use of restorative justice programmes in criminal matters": p. 42-43.
In: Resolutions and decisions of the Economic and Social Council, organizational session for 2000, New York, 27 Jan. and 1 and 4 Feb. 2000; resumed organizational session for 2000, New York, 28 Feb., 9 March, 3, 10 and 12 May and 16 June 2000; substantive session of 2000, New York, 5-28 July 2000; resumed substantive session of 2000, New York, 18 and 30 Oct. and 22 Nov. 2000 - E/2000/99 - p. 41-43 - (ESCOR, 2000, Suppl. no. 1).