7. The Bill was also amended to make it easier to read and to be more user-friendly. The draft we received was difficult to read, not just for children rights activists, child care workers, probation officers, police, correctional services officials, diversion service providers, teachers and others, but possibly also for lawyers, prosecutors and magistrates. 8. A key aspect of the Bill is the diversion of children who come into conflict with the law away from the formal criminal court procedures. Diversion, experts say, began to be applied in our criminal justice system from 1992 and is being increasingly practised, even though it lacks a legislative framework to regulate its implementation. The lack of legislation has led to some problems about legal certainty, and the practice of diverting children has become inconsistent. Some case law on restorative justice has developed. However, the Committee feels that the legislative framework provided in the Bill will contribute to uncertainties being removed and ensure a clear, transparent procedure, and will serve to hold decision-makers to account.