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ATTORNEYS for murder accused and alleged gang leader Rajaee Ali have asked the Commissioner of Prisons to confirm whether Ali will be allowed his own clothing, toiletries, and food while held at the Teteron army base in Chaguaramas.

Attorney Keron Ramkhalwhan told the commissioner that during a hearing on Ali’s judicial review application, his lawyers indicated they were open to discussing some of the reliefs Ali is seeking. Ali is also requesting permission for a commissioner of affidavits to visit him to sign an affidavit. Ramkhalwhan has asked for a response by July 29.

Ali is challenging his July 18 transfer from the Maximum Security Prison, Arouca, claiming the move was unlawful and that his detention breaches Prison Rules. He is seeking a court order to reverse the transfer, a declaration that his constitutional rights under Section 4(b) were violated, and damages, including vindicatory damages.