Image: Megrahi was filmed in a Tripoli hospital by a British TV crew. Photo BBC‘Terror Backlash’ Claim Undermines MacAskill -- Times Online
Kenny MacAskill’s insistence that he released the Lockerbie bomber solely on judicial grounds has been seriously undermined following claims by a senior Scottish government source that the nation could have become a target for Islamist terrorists if Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi had died a martyr in a Scottish prison.
Meanwhile in London, Gordon Brown was dragged into the centre of the row as it emerged that the decision to include al-Megrahi in negotiations over prisoner transfer was not taken at the sole discretion of Jack Straw, the UK Justice Secretary.
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More News On The Release of The Lockerbie Bomber
Downing Street approved Lockerbie bomber deal -- Times Online
MPs demand Commons inquiries into Lockerbie bomber’s early release -- Times Online
Jack Straw denies allegations he gave green light to release Megrahi -- The Guardian
Lockerbie bomber: compassionate release was not part of international game -- The Telegraph
Megrahi trade deal untrue - Straw -- BBC
Report Cites Libyan Oil Deal in Lockerbie Bomber Release -- Voice of America
Report: Lockerbie bomber set free for Libyan oil -- Christian Science Monitor
MPs to probe Megrahi link to Libya oil deal -- The Scotsman
Independent inquiry is needed to establish truth of Megrahi case -- The Herald
Compassion, conviction and lingering doubt -- Guardian opinion
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