Libya seeks transfer of Lockerbie bomber
Libyan authorities have applied for the man convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing to be transferred from his prison in Scotland to Libya, the Scottish government said yesterday.
The request for former Libyan agent Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi's transfer could take three months or more to process, a spokesman said, while a spokesman for victims' relatives said he would support the move.
"The application will be considered by officials who will provide information and advice to Scottish ministers for decision on this matter," said the Scottish government spokesman.
"Under the terms of the agreement this process may take 90 days although it could be longer if further information is required in relation to the application, or for another reason."
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