Technology enables crime victims to participate in parole hearings
The department of correctional services has introduced new technology for victims to participate in the parole hearings of criminals.
Victims of crime are now able to participate in parole hearings of convicted criminals thanks to new audio visual technology.
The system was introduced by the department of correctional services on Wednesday. It enables victims to fully participate in parole hearings regardless of where they were taking place.
Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha said: “The video conferencing system eliminates barriers like communities and victims of crime not being able to participate in parole hearings because of long distances. The audio visual system will reduce the problem of costs incurred by the offended and their relatives for travelling in order to participate in the parole processes.”
Victims and their families could register to be involved in the parole process at any of the 53 correctional supervision and parole board (CSPB) offices in the country.
“We are pleased to announce that, indeed, the offended in South Africa are now able to go to their nearest CSPB offices and be linked to the actual parole board hearings,” said the minister.
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