So what's next in the libel trial saga?

[Alfred R Jones]

They may not be greatly interested in events in a Lisbon court but the case is now part of the nation's psyche, like Lucan or the Great Train Robbery. It's so rare a case, and was such a phenomenon in 2007, that it surely always will be.

The English papers know this, or why would they keep putting the case on their front pages?

But you're right, they're not greatly interested in the fight over a book that didn't actually say very much anyway (though the documentary is clearly more challenging).

Well yes, obviously if it was the McCanns on trial accused of disposing of their daughter's body I'm sure we'd be getting a lot more detail in the world's press about who said what, but I doubt very many people are that interested in the minutiae of this libel case (cue shrieks of indignation that this is a damages case, not a libel case).

[jassi]

Why should they be? - just a bunch of nonentities playing out a courtroom drama in some foreign clime.

[Alfred R Jones]

Why should they be? - just a bunch of nonentities playing out a courtroom drama in some foreign clime.

Absolutely no reason at all, which was my point at the outset.  That said, I'm sure you'd agree with my point that if it were the McCanns on trial in Portugal the interest would be far greater, whether you consider them to be nonentities or not.

[jassi]

The media would guarantee it . We would have wall to wall coverage, whether we wanted it or not.  Example  Dwani case.

[Alfred R Jones]

The media would guarantee it . We would have wall to wall coverage, whether we wanted it or not.  Example  Dwani case.

You would of course be absolutely riveted, despite your apparent world-weary cynicism....

[jassi]

Not sure about riveted, but I would certainly try to keep up to speed. Once a day with something like the Independent, perhaps

[Alfred R Jones]

Not sure about riveted, but I would certainly try to keep up to speed. Once a day with something like the Independent, perhaps

Not to mention regular updates from contributors to your favourite Discussion Forum...

[jassi]

Indeed, where would we be without their invaluable information?

[Alfred R Jones]

Indeed, where would we be without their invaluable information?

Oh, completely at the mercy of the evil MSM of course.

[Eleanor]

Topic, Please.

[Mr Gray]

Any news on when the ruling is expected...can't wait

[jassi]

I'm afraid you'll have to.

[ferryman]

Any news on when the ruling is expected...can't wait

Something rattles around in my brain that the verdict was to be reserved until February.

Can't think where I saw it, though ...

[Mr Gray]

I'm afraid you'll have to.

it will be worth it

[misty]

Next sitting is 21st Jan 2015 when all the proven evidence will be considered. Verdict is not expected until March.
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