Thursday, 28 March 2013

Oscar Pistorius, leaving South Africa for competitions

Oscar Pistorius and his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp pose for a picture in Johannesburg

‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius, who is suspected of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, ​​may leave South Africa to participate in athletic contests. He should observe a number of conditions.

That is a judge in the South African Pretoria decided Thursday morning.
oscar pistorious

Conditions

For the decision subject to conditions. Thus, the authorities Pistorius at least one week prior to a trip abroad informed of their itinerary. He also  has his passport within 24 hours after his return to South Africa again return to the court.

Barry Roux, the lawyer Pistorius went earlier today appealed the previous conditions that the judge at the bail of the South African athlete had committed.

Due to the ‘house arrest’ Blade Runner could not participate in competitions to earn a living, let Roux know.

Flight Risk

The conditions were harsh, because the judge flight risk is high. Justice was also against a relaxation of the conditions. Last month, Pistorius was released after paying a bail of 85,000 euros.

According Roux there are currently no matches in Pistorius’ agenda, but “that can and will change.” Therefore, the South African able to international qualifiers to travel, he said.


Oscar Pistorius, leaving South Africa for competitions

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