The Rt. Hon Christopher Patten
47 Morpeth Mansions
Morpeth Terrace London
148
HKD 384/1
SWIP IET Office: 071 270 3984
20 May 1992
The Bishop of Hertford
Hertford House
Abbey Mill Lane
ST ALBANS
Herts
AL3 4HE
Я
Зідвор,
Thank you for your letter of 27 April about the Lorrain Osman case.
Mr Osman's lengthy remand in the UK flows from the very extensive use he has chosen to make of the appeals procedure. To date, seven applications for a writ of habeas corpus have been heard and rejected by the courts. Mr Osman has now petitioned the House of Lords against the judgment in the latest habeas corpus application earlier this year.
I am enclosing, for your personal information, a background note on this case. I am also copying your letter to the Home Office for information. The Home Secretary is fully aware of the background. As Mr Osman's petition to the House of Lords is still outstanding, it would be improper for any comment to be made about the current proceedings.
with best writeus.
CP2ACG
Christopher Patten