Asif to be moved by next week

Asif is currently being held at the high-security jail in Wandsworth, along with his former captain Salman Butt. Mohammad Amir, meanwhile, is believed to be at Feltham Young Offenders Institution, which has a reputation for having a harsh environment for residing inmates.

Asif’s friend revealed that the former fast-bowler had been told about his impending move to the open prison.

“I have only spoken to Asif a couple of times on the phone, and he is been told he will be moved to an open prison within the next five to seven days,” he said.

The British prison system is divided into four categories from A to D, with A being for criminals who are considered a danger to the public or national security. D category is for prisoners who are not considered a risk to society and are not expected to attempt escape.


They are also likely to have more privileges like being able to wander around the grounds when they wish and have free access to the internet along with other leisure options.

Asif to appeal conviction

Meanwhile, Asif’s lawyers are considering whether or not to launch an appeal against his conviction, which would mean that he would walk free from prison should such an appeal be successful.

A representative inside Asif’s legal team revealed that “we’re considering an appeal against conviction, not sentence”. The legal team feel that the jury may not have been within their rights to convict Asif on the evidence they had in front of them.

This appeal is expected to be lodged in the next seven days.

Asif’s team feel that if it is found that the jury were right to hand down a guilty conviction then they would not be appealing against the sentence because, if guilty the sentence fits the crime.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 6^th, 2011.