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Nov 2021 article:
Oscar Pistorius could be considered for parole
South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius could be considered for parole, after serving half his sentence for murdering his girlfriend, an official and a lawyer said Monday.....
There is the issue of victim-offender dialogue that needs to take place before his profile can be taken to the parole board," prisons spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo told AFP. "It's quite a sensitive and emotional process."
Tania Koen, lawyer for the Steenkamps, said the parole board had been due to discuss his parole on October 27 or 29.
"But because certain requirements were not met, they have stopped the process and they will have to make sure they have the necessary reports," including psychologist and social worker reports, she said.
"He has been eligible for parole since July of this year," said Koen, "but that does not mean he has automatic right to be released on parole
Oscar Pistorius could be considered for parole
South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius could be considered for parole, after serving half his sentence for murdering his girlfriend, an official and a lawyer said Monday.....
There is the issue of victim-offender dialogue that needs to take place before his profile can be taken to the parole board," prisons spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo told AFP. "It's quite a sensitive and emotional process."
Tania Koen, lawyer for the Steenkamps, said the parole board had been due to discuss his parole on October 27 or 29.
"But because certain requirements were not met, they have stopped the process and they will have to make sure they have the necessary reports," including psychologist and social worker reports, she said.
"He has been eligible for parole since July of this year," said Koen, "but that does not mean he has automatic right to be released on parole
