Co-operation in relation to community justice functions

I135Duty of co-operation

1

Each person or group of persons falling within subsection (2) must so far as reasonably practicable co-operate, in the exercise of their respective functions in relation to community justice, with each other person or group of persons falling within that subsection.

2

Those persons are—

a

Community Justice Scotland,

b

each of the community justice partners,

c

the community justice partners for the area of each local authority.

3

Such co-operation may include—

a

sharing information,

b

providing advice and assistance,

c

co-ordinating activities (and seeking to prevent unnecessary duplication),

d

funding activities together.

4

In complying with subsection (1), a person or group of persons must have regard to the desirability of community justice in a particular area being best suited to the needs of that area.