The lawyer acting for the family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi has suggested the prosecution service may be tempted to use coronavirus as an "excuse" regarding handing over documents in the appeal against the Lockerbie bombing conviction.
The way was paved for the appeal when the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) last month referred the case to the High Court, ruling a possible miscarriage of justice may have occurred.
Lawyer Aamer Anwar made the SCCRC application on behalf of Megrahi's family, supported by some families of those who died in the 1988 disaster.
He has since asked the Crown Office to disclose material he believes is related to the case to assist appeal preparation. The Crown Office said it is reviewing the