The Lockerbie Case: Police seek extra funding for Lockerbie appeal

Friday 25 January 2008

Police seek extra funding for Lockerbie appeal

The BBC reports that Dumfries and Galloway Police have requested additional funds from the Scottish Government to cover the costs incurred in respect of work generated by the new appeal in the Lockerbie case ordered by the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Chief Constable Pat Shearer said it meant extra financial pressure on the force for some time to come.

"It is hard to just estimate how long that will continue for," he said.

"Quite clearly the defence team are exploring their options and building their case.

"We are very much acting and supporting the Crown Office in relation to their requests."

He said that effort meant there would be costs incurred for the foreseeable future.

"We need to have the resources in force to enable us to support that professionally," he said.

See http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/7205493.stm

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