Lockerbie~the unasked questions

[Daktari]

For many years Iain McKie and his supporters in the UK media (McDougall, O’Neill, Marcello, et al) have been trying to make some connection between the Lockerbie bombing and the Shirley McKie issue.

The only substantive link was Harry Bell who, before becoming Head of SCRO, was a key investigator in the Lockerbie Inquiry having, inter alia, gone to Malta to interview the shopkeeper.

A brief glance at Harry’s evidence to the Fingerprint Inquiry (links below) will show he was not asked anything whatsoever about Lockerbie .

Sensational headlines over the years about the 'Lockerbie Connection'. The following, published in the Herald Magazine May 2, 2009, is typical of the rubbish that has been written;

We move to McKie's study where he shows me the files for the inquiry. Dozens of them line the walls and shelves. There are piles of notes containing numbers and details of experts from around the world who are assisting him freely. I ask if there are many more secrets to emerge from the inquiry. He looks me dead in the eye and says one word: "Lockerbie," but he won't be drawn any further.

Yet when they get their chance to ask about it at the Judicial Inquiry they demanded,
nothing is said!
Media and internet hype with no substance at all.
And there’s more to come!

Links;
http://www.thefingerprintinquiryscotlan ... veNote.txt

http://www.thefingerprintinquiryscotlan ... veNote.txt
　

[Big Wullie]

Daktari

Are you double posting now ?

A clear sign of confusion or desperation which is it ?

It has already been explained to you on the other link that Iain McKie did not form the remit of the Inquiry.

what part are you having the problem with understanding ?

You do understand don't you that leave must be given to ask any question ?

Surely you are not that thick Daktari to not be able to understand this, but then again you have supported the indefensible for years now so perhaps this answers my question.

As thick as two planks as the saying goes eh ?

A bit like some of the evidence we have heard over the last few weeks eh ?

They are all out of line except my son, Perhaps you could tell us what your friend Broon was meaning ?

As for Bell, He wasn't a Fingerprint Officer giving evidence about Fingerprints ?

[Pat A. Wertheim]

http://www.firmmagazine.com/news/1589/N ... quiry.html

15 Jul 2009
News Exclusive: FIRM acts on call for Pan AM 103 public inquiry
The letter below was sent to Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill today, following the FIRM's online poll in which 86% of respondents called for a public inquiry into the Lockerbie airliner event:

15 July 2009

Kenny MacAskill
Cabinet Secretary for Justice
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP


Dear Mr MacAskill,

FIRM magazine

The Firm magazine recently ran a poll of its readers, which found that 86% of respondents supported a public inquiry into the downing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie.

A copy of the news story which ran in the July issue of the Magazine is appended below for your reference, and a copy of the magazine is enclosed.

I can add that solicitors and advocates, in addition to the general public, have frequently and consistently expressed to me their despair at the damage that has been inflicted upon the law of Scotland by this case. No doubt you are already aware that the Scots legal system was once rightly regarded as among the best and most effective in the world. Regardless of its present efficacy, it is now regarded both domestically and (especially) internationally as an embarrassment, principally because of the damning reflection cast upon it by the passage of the Lockerbie case through it.

On behalf of the readers of The Firm – including over 10,000 solicitors and 500 or so advocates who wish to see the reputation of Scots law restored and be certain the legal system they work for and within is a source of pride to them, and not of shame- I am duty bound to ask for you to address their wishes for a public inquiry. Like them, it is my fervent wish that the legal system of Scotland, and those who work within it, can be certain that the law which is applied in their name is done so honourably and with full accountability, devoid of the stains and shadows that this case has thrown upon it.

The reason this case refuses to go away is simply because the answers provided by the judicial process have failed to satisfy the public interest on one hand, and those directly affected by these events on the other. Whilst one bad case cannot be fairly described as representative of all that goes on in Scots law, that one bad case is nevertheless a valid reflection of what our legal system is capable of achieving, and there is a large constituency of the public who are not satisfied with that conclusion.

For my own part, I will simply state that the first step to repairing any damage is to understand how it was caused. A full inquiry may begin to shed the necessary light that will allow repairs to be effected. In the interests of accountability, and on behalf of the readers of The Firm, I ask you to let me have your response and proposals for action.

As a journalist, I constantly remind myself of the words of the great Edward R Murrow, who noted that just because my voice is amplified to the degree that it reaches from one end of the country to the other, it does not confer upon me greater wisdom or understanding than I possessed when it reached only from one end of the bar to the other. What my journalistic reach does impose upon me however, is a correspondingly amplified duty to use my free speech responsibly, and I therefore cannot in good conscience offer any voice to the readers of The Firm if I do not take forward their legitimate concerns and, where necessary, act upon them. If I felt otherwise, I should simply publish cartoons instead. Justice must be done, even tho’ the heavens may fall. If you and I cannot do our best to achieve that, then both of us are in the wrong jobs.

I, and those 86%, look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

STEVEN RAEBURN
Editor



A poll of solicitors in Scotland calling for a full public inquiry into the Lockerbie incident has received Parliamentary backing and international support.

86% of respondents to the poll which ran during Abdelbaset Ali Mohmad al-Megrahi’s appeal called for the inquiry, which has been blocked since Labour took office in 1997, despite their pledge to hold one whilst in opposition.

Christine Grahame MSP, who has met Mr Megrahi several times in jail said there were many unanswered questions.

“I have said that if the appeal by Mr Megrahi is dropped then I would want to see a full public inquiry. That remains my position. I believe that Mr Megrahi should not have been convicted on the evidence that was led against him and that there appears to have been a miscarriage of justice. A public inquiry would go a considerable way towards resolving that if Mr Megrahi drops his appeal to make himself eligible for transfer back to Libya under the Prisoner Transfer Agreement signed by the UK Government.”

The UN appointed special observer Hans Kochler said the poll result was “encouraging,” and accused authorities of a scandalous cover up.

“A full public inquiry is long overdue. Since April 2002 I have repeatedly called for such a measure,” he said.

“So far, neither the British nor Scottish political and judicial establishment has shown any genuine interest in finding out the real causes of the Lockerbie tragedy. To the contrary, the course of justice has been obstructed in numerous instances. It is high time that the public demands its right to full and uncensored disclosure of all the evidence of the Lockerbie case and all facts of the scandalous cover-up and delaying tactics we have seen since the first appeal decision.”

Professor Robert Black, instrumental in brokering the Zeist trial said he “wholeheartedly supports the call for a public enquiry into the Lockerbie case.”

“There are so many grave concerns about the trial and the verdict that it is difficult to see how the Scottish criminal justice system can have its legitimacy restored without one,” he added.

This article from a lawyers' magazine says that 86% of the lawyers in Scotland think there should be an inquiry into the Pan Am 103 bombing conviction of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. I have read the article several times, but I cannot find mention of Iain McKie being behind the call for an inquiry into the Lockerbie bombing. My guess is that Daktari believes McKie has 86% of the lawyers in Scotland in his back pocket.

[Big Wullie]

Pat

My guess is that Daktari believes McKie has 86% of the lawyers in Scotland in his back pocket.

I would not be surprised in the least if Daktari thought this.

After all he believes Y7 was Shirley McKie's

Daktari

Re~; The Unanswered Questions


How about we do a survey and see how many questions you have failed to answer on this forum alone....


Sorry I haven't the time to do this myself, though I hope someone might take up the notion and show Daktari for what he is.

A big Hypocrite

[Daktari]

My guess is that Daktari believes McKie has 86% of the lawyers in Scotland in his back pocket

My guess Wullie, is that you would have done better in life had you had your own lawyer in YOUR own back pocket!
Anyway, no doubt you'll cover that in your Full Report.
Talking of which, where is it?
Threats? Yes
Insults? Yes
Insinuation? Yes
Full Report? Ehh......?

[Big Wullie]

Daktari

My guess Wullie, is that you would have done better in life had you had your own lawyer in YOUR own back pocket!

Like Iain Mckie has every Solicitor in his pocket ?

his supporters in the UK media (McDougall, O’Neill, Marcello, et al)

Do I detect the hint of jealousy, the same jealousy shown by Fiona, Geddes and Broon when they couldn't get Marion Scott to publish their (Porkies) About Shirley

Do you remember what she said to the Inquiry ?

There was not a shred of evidence to back up what they were saying, hence No Publication


You don't like it back eh, Full report you will have a wait.

Anyway having delved deeper than I expected into Malcolm Graham...... Oh Sorry I said you will have to wait.

You obviously are losing so much sleep over this Full Report Thing eh, perhaps your Doctor will be able to give you something to calm you down a bit, and help you sleep better, Maybe even go and see another psychiatrist, Fretting over something so trivial is not good for you

Why don't you answer the many questions put to you, perhaps then I will think of showing you the Full Report and how it makes Malcolm look foolish or demented.

Here is just a snippet of what Graham said in one of his statements to the Inquiry:

I can't explain why a solicitor doesn't have what I think I sent them.

Daktari this and plenty other comments from Graham's evidence quite clearly show he is not playing with a full deck.

I "understand" fully why you want to see what I have to say, but just like you have kept people waiting and failed to answer Countless questions over the years, The more I know you want to see this report the more you will just have to wait.

So Sorry Daktari you are just going to have to pull some more hair out waiting.

Just out of curiosity though, do you believe Graham supports SCRO ?

If you are that desperate you can read his evidence at the Inquiry link Here:

http://www.thefingerprintinquiryscotlan ... 6.221.html

The 9th July, I am sure all the other experts reading this forum would love to know your take on Graham's evidence so what about it Daktari:- Does he support SCRO four ?

Does he support the 16 point standard that was required back then ?

Does he support the enlargements produced by SCRO ?

He wrote that many reports, Sorry Daktari you will really have to wait for the rest.

Have a good Fair Weekend.

For the benefit of our American friends the Glagow Fair started yesterday, Friday, called Fair Friday (which always rains) and lasts for two weeks.

Practically everything in Glasgow shuts down for a fortnight and people holiday, Probably the busiest ever for Glasgow Airport.

[Daktari]

Shocking. Quite Shocking!