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A Prison Service spokesman said: " While we support restorative justice to help victims and reduce reoffending, the safety and welfare of participants must always take priority - especially in serious cases like murder."

The department said restorative justice aimed to help victims recover but was only facilitated when both victims and offenders agreed to participate and it had been assessed as safe and suitable.

In cases such as murder, restorative justice was only possible when officials could be confident of no further harm.

It said there were circumstances where restorative justice may not be appropriate.

The cases against Gascón involved whistleblower claims, with the plaintiffs contending they were punished for pointing out legal flaws in his restorative justice policies.