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Finally, on the question of the transfer of Lorrain Osman from Pentonville to Brixton, there is not a great deal which I can say. As you acknowledged in your

letter, there are limits to the degree to which I as Prime Minister can intervene in the process of the law. I understand that Mr Osman was transferred to Brixton

because the authorities were concerned about the

conditions in which he was being held in Pentonville. fully share your concern about the welfare of foreign prisoners when they are being detained so far from home, and I have asked the prison authorities to consider how it might be possible to meet your request to ameliorate the conditions under which Mr Osman is being held. Brixton is used for the detention of people who are on trial in the Crown Court system in this country and Mr Osman should not fear for his safety there. However, if he has any reason for concern about his treatment, hope he will not feel constrained from using the established procedures for making his own representations directly to the prison authorities.

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