The following documents — released Tuesday by the Scottish government — show Britain's Foreign Office advised Scotland there was no legal barrier preventing the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi.
Click below to read the documents and letters on al-Megrahi's release:
Prisoner Transfer Process and al-Megrahi's Application
Compassionate Release Process and al-Megrahi's Application
Additional Correspondence Relating to the Case
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill's Aug. 20 Statement on the Release
Q&A Relating to MacAskill's Decision
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