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Journal of Public Administration (JOPA)

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Nascent policy framework regulating medical parole

Author: S.I. Dintwe

Affiliation: University of South Africa

Source: Journal of Public Administration, 2021-07-06 17:48:06

Accreditation: Department of Higher Education and Training(DHET)



Abstract: Nascent policy framework regulating medical parole

One of the most important trademarks of any democracy such as South Africa is the availability of policies which regulate all processes. These policies are a culmination of concerted efforts and unequivocal ability of legislators and policy makers to develop policies which are adequate in ensuring equality and the application of any law in letter as well as in spirit. A lack of such adequacy leaves behind traces of doubt as to the ability of government machinery and the extent to which a human society has civilised. However, any policy which fails to uphold equality in a modern democracy is certainly indicative of a moral and constitutional failure to report, analyse and take corrective action system (fracas). In the same breath, policy regulating medical paroles in South Africa should be able to ensure that all sentenced offenders who due to medical reasons qualify for recourse are able to enjoy such irrespective of political connec