An overhaul of the way in which paroles are granted is under way to correct what Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha describes as “dysfunction in the system."
“Our parole boards must operate in a more professional and independent manner to enable them to make quality decisions that will stand in any court of law‚” he said after announcing that he had set up a team to evaluate the parole process.
The current parole dispensation has been in operation for almost a decade.
Speaking to senior staff from 53 parole boards at Leeuwkop prison‚ in Johannesburg on Friday‚ Masutha bemoaned poor administrative skills and inadequate efforts to ensure victim and community participation at parole hearings. He lamented the lack of support for parolees trying to support themselves financially and reintegrate into society.
Parole reform coming
An overhaul of the way in which paroles are granted is under way to correct what Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha describes as “dysfunction in the system."
“Our parole boards must operate in a more professional and independent manner to enable them to make quality decisions that will stand in any court of law‚” he said after announcing that he had set up a team to evaluate the parole process.
The current parole dispensation has been in operation for almost a decade.
Speaking to senior staff from 53 parole boards at Leeuwkop prison‚ in Johannesburg on Friday‚ Masutha bemoaned poor administrative skills and inadequate efforts to ensure victim and community participation at parole hearings. He lamented the lack of support for parolees trying to support themselves financially and reintegrate into society.
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