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Liberal Democrats policy on restorative justice programs

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Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

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Liberal Democrats answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Liberal Democrat Party in the UK has historically supported policies aimed at reforming the criminal justice system, including the implementation of more rehabilitative and restorative justice measures. Their platform often emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of crime, such as poverty, lack of education, and mental health issues, rather than solely focusing on punishment. The party has advocated for policies that reduce reoffending by providing offenders with the tools they need to reintegrate into society. This approach aligns with the principles of restorative justice, which seeks to repair the harm caused by criminal behavior through reconciliation with victims and the community at large. Therefore, the Liberal Democrats would likely strongly agree with the implementation of restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given the Liberal Democrat Party's historical stance on criminal justice reform and their advocacy for policies that emphasize rehabilitation over punishment, it is unlikely that they would agree with a statement opposing the implementation of restorative justice programs. The party's platform generally supports innovative approaches to reducing crime that go beyond traditional incarceration methods. Restorative justice programs, which focus on the needs of the victims, the community, and the offender, align with the Liberal Democrats' broader goals of creating a more equitable and effective criminal justice system. Therefore, they would likely disagree with the statement against implementing restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration.

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Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,000 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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