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Restorative justice

Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.

What it means

Services aimed at repairing harm through voluntary, informed participation by victim and offender under statutory conditions. They are not available for every offence and do not automatically replace criminal proceedings.

Legal reference

Crime Victims Act · Art. 15 — Restorative justice

Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.

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