To provide remote access to court proceedings for victims of the 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill allows victims of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland and their families to remotely access court proceedings in the criminal case against the accused bomber.
Who Benefits and How
- Victims and families can participate in proceedings without traveling
- Elderly victims gain accessible participation option
- Justice process includes victims regardless of location or mobility
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal courts must provide remote access technology
- Minor technical/administrative burden
Key Provisions
- Covers victims present at or near the bombing
- Includes spouses, parents, children, siblings, and others with significant relationships
- Applies to prosecution of Abu Agila Mohammed Mas'ud and co-conspirators
- Notwithstanding Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill mandates U.S. district courts to provide remote video and telephonic access to criminal proceedings for victims of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, overriding other laws or rules, while preserving judicial discretion.
Key Policy Areas
Judiciary, Victims' Rights, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
This bill mandates U.S. district courts to provide remote video and telephonic access to criminal proceedings for victims of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, overriding other laws or rules, while preserving judicial discretion.
Policy Domains
Remote Access to Court Proceedings for Pan Am Flight 103 Victims
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Victims of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- District courts of the United States
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mrs. Gillibrand) introduced the following …
Passed House (inferred from enr version)
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Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_district_court"
- → District court of the United States
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Any individual who suffered direct or proximate harm as a result of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, or their spouse, legal guardian, parent, child, brother, sister, next of kin, or other relative of similar significance as determined by a U.S. district court. This term does not include individuals who participated or conspired in the crimes.
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