South African authorities have confirmed that Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian found guilty of the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, will soon be released on parole. However, the specific timing and location of his release will remain undisclosed due to security reasons, according to reports from TimesLIVE.
The correctional services department has emphasized that the country follows a victim-centered criminal justice system, which means that inmates and parolees are not to be glorified or given special treatment. Although the media will not have exclusive access to Pistorius, they will still be able to operate outside the correctional facility. Pistorius will be required to adhere to standard parole conditions, including observing curfews, abstaining from alcohol and drugs, and participating in rehabilitation programs. Furthermore, he is prohibited from conducting any media interviews.
Authorities have affirmed that Pistorius’s parole release will not be handled differently from that of other inmates, underscoring the principle of equality within the justice system.
