Media reports on Oscar Pistorius not being eligible for correctional supervision dismissed as untruthful
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) wishes to dismiss disingenuous and untruthful media reports that Oscar Pistorius would not be eligible for correctional supervision because an electronic monitoring device cannot be fitted to his ankle.
The Department rejects any notion that attempts to pre-empt any decision that will be taken with respect to the offender concerned, and that will have an impact on his rehabilitation.
The Correctional Services Regulations (Regulation 28) states: “Electronic monitoring devices must be compact, un-obstructive and allow persons under community corrections as far as possible to carry out their normal daily activities. The electronic monitoring device must be fitted to the ankle or wrist without causing a risk to the person’s health.”
DCS also calls upon journalists to refrain from irresponsible reporting, and to take care to report news truthfully, accurately and fairly.
Department of Correctional Services
Enquiries:
Manelisi Wolela
Deputy Commissioner of Communications
Tel: 012-3072672 / 0760622180
E-mail:Manelisi.Wolela@dcs.gov.za
