Lockerbie bombing: court 'should have been told witness wanted payment'

Appeal judges hear evidence Tony Gauci read prejudicial press articles claiming Megrahi was guilty

The court that convicted a Libyan intelligence officer for the Lockerbie bombing should have been told a key witness wanted payment for his testimony, appeal judges have been told.

Gordon Jackson QC, part of the legal team acting for the family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, said there was clear evidence that the witness Tony Gauci was interested in compensation for giving evidence, and was frustrated none had emerged.