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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif
will this week be moved to an open prison, according to a close
friend, which will allow him more freedom and privileges than at a
closed prison where more dangerous criminals are housed.
The friend of former world No.2-ranked bowler Asif, who was sentenced to
a year in prison on Thursday for his part in the spot-fixing
conspiracy, revealed to ESPNcricinfo that Asif is likely to be moved by
the end of next week. A call was made to the solicitors of Salman Butt
but they did not confirm or deny whether this was also true for their
client.
Asif is currently being imprisoned at the high-security jail in
Wandsworth, along with his former captain and co-conspirator Butt. It
could not be confirmed if agent Mazhar Majeed was also at the same
prison. Teenager Mohammad Amir is thought to be at Feltham Young
Offenders Institution, which has a reputation for being a harsh
environment for inmates.
"I have only spoken to Asif a couple of times on the phone, I haven't
been able to visit him just yet, but he has been told he will be moved
to an open prison and that should happen within the next five to seven
days," the friend told ESPNcricinfo.
The British prison system is divided into four categories A-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 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 and other leisure
options.
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