Media called to respect the law during Oscar Pistorius trial
Lusanda Bill
04
March 2014
The Sonke Gender Justice has urged the media to report responsibly when reporting on the Oscar Pistorius trial.
The Sonke Gender Justice has urged the media to report responsibly when reporting on the Oscar Pistorius trial.
Sonke Gender Justice Spokesperson Patrick
Godana said it is important that the law and general ethical guidelines be
maintained and respected.
Pistorius is standing trial for the murder
of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentines Day last year.
Godana said it is important for the media
not to infringe on the rights of witnesses and also the officials of the state
who dealing on this case.
"We need this trial to happen fairly so
that justice can be severed for both parties” Godana added.
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