Martin Hodgson - Advocate - Email:
martin@silverbulletperformance.com
Sun, 10 Jul 2005
* In one of many hearings in closed court that Mr Adrey has faced he
spoke out about being tortured and protested his innocence. On returning
to the prison in which he is being held he was put into solitary
confinement and denied visiting rights.
* He was latter released from solitary and stated that while verbally
abused was not physically harmed this time around.
* A letter was written by Mr Adrey's wife authorising the appointment of
Stephen Kenny as Mr Adrey's Legal representative and appointing myself
to be able to access information in regards to Mr Adrey's case here in
Australia. This letter was rejected by DFAT.
* On my instructions consular officials sought Mr Adrey's direct
approval for the above at their next visit and Mr Adrey granted the
request and as such we have been able to establish a link with DFAT to
access further information
* The next court date (28/06/05) was a strictly closed court, no access
for consular officials. In this hearing the judge allowed the lawyers of
the accused to question the chief investigator. He refused to give any
evidence or examples of evidence on which he was holding the accused. He
refused to answer the questions of the lawyers. He also refused to
comment on allegations of torture. At this point the judge was swayed
and prompted to request the services of 3 independent doctors to examine
the accused and assess their allegations of torture. It is important to
note that the chief investigator also hide his identity by wearing a
mask in court.
* During this proceeding a number of accused where again released on
bail. Mr Adrey was not one of them. However co accused (human rights
lawyer) Osama Al Mnawer who was released told ABC TV researchers that he
did not believe Tllaal was involved in the alleged crimes in anyway. He
has also given an interview to the 7.30 report. He also believes that if
pressure was increased by the Australian government Tllaal could be released.
* The next court date is scheduled for the 6th September.
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