Jock Palfreeman’s Prison Transfer Request Rejected

The Bulgarian Prosecutor General has refused Jock Palfreeman’s request for transfer to an Australian prison. For the reasons and reaction see this report: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-09/australian-jock-palfreeman-refused-transfer-from-bulgaria-prison/4810096

Here is what the Australian government had to say: http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2013/bc_mr_130710.html

For background see:

Council of Europe convention on the transfer of prisoners

Notification of decision from Bulgarian prosecutor’s office