What legislation allows for Circle Sentencing in New South Wales?

Circle Sentencing in New South Wales is specifically permitted under the Crimes (Sentencing Procedures) Act 1999. This act provides a framework that allows courts to use restorative justice approaches, including circle sentencing, which involves the community in the sentencing process. The purpose is to give Indigenous offenders the opportunity to have their cultural background considered and to encourage community involvement in the rehabilitation process.

The Criminal Procedure Act 1986 primarily deals with the conduct of criminal proceedings in the local courts and does not specifically address circle sentencing, which focuses more on procedural aspects of criminal trials rather than on alternative sentencing frameworks. Other options like the Crimes Act 1900 and the Young Offenders Act 1997 pertain to general criminal law and youthful offenders, respectively, and do not directly pertain to the provision for circle sentencing. Thus, the correct response highlights the specific legislation that facilitates this unique approach to sentencing in NSW.