Attorneys for the commissioner of police and the commissioner of prisons confirmed that steps are under way to arrange a virtual meeting between Robert Paul and his attorney.

Attorney Richard Mason, who along with Senior Counsel Pamela Elder, said they had received Nicole Marajh’s letter on behalf of Paul. The request concerns Paul’s access to legal counsel while he remains in custody at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas.

Mason said the commissioners are “putting arrangements in place” for Marajh to communicate with Paul via video conference. He added that Marajh would be notified once the arrangements were finalised.