Bali bombers to launch another appeal
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Mukhlas is one of the three men facing execution over the 2002 Bali bombings. (AAP)
Three Islamic militants on death row over the 2002 Bali bombings will launch yet another appeal, possibly next week, their lawyer confirmed today.
The new appeal - flagged earlier this week after the bombers' latest court challenge failed - will be lodged on behalf of their families "as soon as possible", defence lawyer Achmad Kholid said.
It is the latest in a string of legal manoeuvres aimed at delaying the executions of Amrozi, his brother Mukhlas and Imam Samudra, despite their claims that they are ready to die.
Confirmation of the fresh appeal came as the family of Mukhlas visited him in prison, on Nusakambangan Island off Central Java, today.
Security was noticeably tighter at the jail, with Mukhlas' visitors - his wife Farida and children, lawyers and members of the Islamic Reformers Front - all searched carefully by police.
Indonesia's Attorney-General's office is due to make a statement tomorrow about the timing of the executions, which are expected by the end of the year.
It is unclear whether the latest appeal will affect the timing.
The Government has previously stated the bombers have exhausted all their legal options.
Authorities may also be concerned about public threats made by the three last month that their deaths would be avenged.
Defence lawyer Mr Kholid, visiting Mukhlas, said the legal team and families were yet to receive the 72-hour notification that the executions would be carried out soon.
He said today's visit was "a regular visit".
Lawyers will use the time to discuss with the bombers this week's failed Constitutional Court challenge, and the new plans for a judicial review by the families.
"The family of the three death convicted will submit the judicial review," Mr Kholid told reporters before entering the jail.
"It has been agreed. We will submit it as soon as possible, hopefully next week.
"We will use the previous document (arguments) for the judicial review."
Indonesia's Constitutional Court on Tuesday rejected a side challenge by the bombers, who had claimed that death by firing squad was cruel and inhumane because they may not die immediately.
But the court reaffirmed the method of execution used in Indonesia, saying no execution method could be guaranteed to be pain-free.
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