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Written question asked by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Monday, 22 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 November 2010. It was answered by Lord Clarke of Nottingham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 November 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Lockerbie: Bombings

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what level of (a) disclosure and (b) dissemination has been applied to information regarding Abdul Baset Al Megrahi held by the Criminal Cases Review Commission; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

None. The Criminal Cases Review Commission does not hold any information or material relating to Abdul Baset Al Megrahi. As he was convicted by the Scottish courts, the Criminal Cases Review Commission does not have the power to review his conviction or sentence. The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission can review the convictions or sentences of those convicted by the Scottish courts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26515; 519 c712W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Bombings Lockerbie
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk