The family of the only man convicted over the Lockerbie plane bombing has started a fresh appeal against his conviction.

The family of the only man convicted over the Lockerbie plane bombing has started a fresh appeal against his conviction.

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The transcript discusses the Lockerbie bombing, focusing on the conviction of Abdel Basset Al Megrahi and ongoing questions about his guilt. It highlights the perspectives of families affected by the tragedy, the release of Megrahi due to illness, and his son's belief in his innocence. The text also covers the submission of new evidence to the Scottish Criminal Case Review Commission and the impact on public confidence in the Scottish legal system. Divergent views on Megrahi's guilt are presented, along with the potential for future legal proceedings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the families affected by the Lockerbie bombing?

Financial compensation

Transparency and justice

Media coverage

Revenge against the perpetrators

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Abdel Basset Al Megrahi released from prison?

He escaped

He was found innocent

He completed his sentence

He was gravely ill

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been submitted to the Scottish Criminal Case Review Commission?

A petition for a new trial

Three volumes of paperwork

A request for financial aid

A documentary film

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the opinion of Richard Minetti's family regarding Al Megrahi's guilt?

They are unsure about his guilt

They believe he is innocent

They believe justice was done

They want a new trial

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if the appeal is successful?

The case will be closed permanently

The evidence will be re-examined

Al Megrahi will be retried

The families will receive compensation