Prior to the photo ID, Gauci said the person who purchased the clothing was 50 years old, six feet tall and heavily built. Al-Megrahi was then only 36, just five foot eight, and slight of build. Faced with no trial, or this trial, perhaps this was the best possible solution. The families of the victims of the bombing will finally see some sort of closure, but given the peculiarities of the Scottish procedures and the problems with the prosecution's case that are mentioned above, it may be very difficult for the prosecution to obtain a conviction in the Lockerbie case. Website includes background on Scottish criminal procedure, trial analysis, copies of judgments on preliminary motions, copies of the charges, news stories, and pertinent background material.
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Website includes biographies of the defense and prosecution attorneys and judges, descriptions of the evidence, analysis of legal issues, and contact information. Official Lockerbie Investigation Report. The purpose of ASIL Insights is to provide concise and informed background for developments of interest to the international community. The American Society of International Law does not take positions on substantive issues, including the ones discussed in this Insight. Insights may be found on the ASIL Web Site .