Correctional Services on court's decision of Derby-Lewis parole

17 March 2009

The Minister of Correctional Services, Mr Ngconde Balfour, has welcomed the
Northern Gauteng High Court’s decision to dismiss the application for parole by
Clive Derby-Lewis. Minister Balfour said the dismissal Derby-Lewis’ parole
application with costs emphatically sent a clear signal that “our Correctional
Services Act is constitutional and that matter of grant parole are decisions of
the executive authority of government.”

“We are happy that his efforts to short circuit and avoid due processes of
ensuring that his parole application receives appropriate attention have been
rejected by the court. We remain committed to ensure that there is greater
openness and participation of victims and communities in the administration of
our parole system,” said Minister Balfour.

Enquiries:
Manelisi Wolela
Tel: 012 305 8204
Fax: 012 323 7487
Cell: 083 626 0304
E-mail: manelisi.wolela@dcs.gov.za

Issued by: Department of Correctional Services
17 March 2009