[What follows is the text of a "media calling notice" just issued by the Scottish Government.]
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has informed families and other interested parties that he has reached his decisions on the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release in relation to Mr Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi, and will announce his decisions on Thursday August 20, 2009.
This fulfils the Justice Secretary's pledge to inform families on both sides of the Atlantic, in advance, of the timing of his public announcement.
The statement will take place at 1pm on Thursday (8am Eastern Standard Time).
Mr MacAskill's statement will be followed by an opportunity for questions and one-to-one broadcast interviews.
Media must notify the Scottish Government communications department in advance and advise of the names and outlets of those who will attend. These should be sent to communicationsjustice@scotland.gsi.gov.uk by 11:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2009. In addition media representatives must bring proof of identity to gain admission.
Details
Thursday, August 20, 2009
13:00 Mr MacAskill announces decisions in relation to the applications for prisoner transfer and compassionate release, and takes questions.
13:30 Broadcast interviews available
14:00 Mr MacAskill departs
MISSION LOCKERBIE:
ReplyDeleteThe most important question in the Lockerbie Tragedy remains, which one is behind the PanAm 103 assassination attempt and why?
The second most important question is, why the U.S. department of State, under all circumstances, prevents the transfer to Libya of the wrongly condemned, ill Mr. Al Megrahi ?
With respect to the families of the PanAm 103 victims, but it is not primarily the pressure of the families !
A criminal profiler say: "the answer develops soon"...
by Edwin and Mahnaz Bollier, MEBO Ltd., Switzerland