he's booking flights 

so this wouldn't be dealt with by judgie - it goes to a court of Appeal but she has to let the application go through or deny it 

appeal court could take ages 

It makes you think he already knows the outcome of the case, doesn't it?

Nel says he's consulted other psychiatry textbooks, and found Supreme Court of Appeals case of 'Mabena' #oscartrial

'he's farting for his luff'  Moonie, he's wanting the least sentence he can walk away with, hoping for a fine or probation and a ban on gun ownership 

Nel reads from Supreme Court of Appeals judgement that a court cannot judge what is a mental illness or disorder, needs professional help

Can't wait to see what Roux says - OP has GAD, which affects the crime but it's not worth sending for observation? Interesting position.

oh...I think Dr Voster was on that case too  goes to look 

well he shouldn't be 'shatting in mah hause' 

#OscarPistorius Nel: A this stage we say, certainly the court is entitled to know what the accused ‘s defence is

This is just a preview and a fraction of Nel's closing, it already sounds terribly damaging.

To recap, Pistorius' defence was putative self-defence (fired at perceived intruder),then autonomism (fired accidentally) now psych disorder

Nel: Vorster argued the accused was "a danger to society &should not be allowed to possess a firearm" - that goes towards his mental state

I can't find that link 

Nel just called her M'Lord 

I thought he was going to swear then ...but he was trying to say fact 

I think he's p*ssed with dirty tactics 

I think you could be right - Can't wait to see what Roux simpers    Yogi is missing the best two days testimony by far 

I see Oscar is colouring in, when he goes to sterkfontien he will have lots of colouring in books to entertain himself #OscarTrial

Nel: Vorster referred to his vulnerability as well as GAD, which also adds to the case for referral #oscartrial

Nel: it is in interests of justice for #OscarPistorius to be mentally referred

I think that's true - no get out of jail options - literally 

no it was the  Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye case

is that her? 

I think the judgie is going to have to think carefully 

yep 

#OscarTrial Nel answers a questions from the judge - the onus to show psychiatric disorder usually lies with the defence. BB

whoever it is that's sneezing in the back - shurrrrrrrup 

OOo feel guilty now because:

Small kerfuffle as June Steenkamp leaves court. Sounds like she's having a coughing fit. #OscarTrial

Roux dandruff causing allergies 

haha 

gonna have to read up on that one later 

#OscarPistorius Roux: Mr Nel's reading of the law reports is rather unfortunate.

the mistake was hiring Roux 

Roux says the allegation "must be supported with grounds". Amazing how he makes "with respect (to Nel)" sound the exact opposite.

notice Barry's voice is becoming more and more high pitched 

Roux is very excised, ears bright pink, speaking indignantly. "Nel's reference to the cases are interesting..."

Roux: "The state wants a second opinion through a very strange procedure.We can see the motive,it's quite clear but let's look at the facts"

he's farting for his pay 

watching Nel 

I'm hoping the judge throws out the testimony...after all its just another character statement based on what OP said 

that's a pretty calm look for him