So what's next in the libel trial saga?

[Lyall]

It seems the parties had 6 months to reach a compromise and failed to do so

That was then and this is now, after evidence has been read and heard.

[Lyall]

Each side of course will claim they won. The McCanns can already claim that because book and dvd are no longer on sale. Their grievance that both are all over the internet is beyond the control of that court anyway.

But money details I expect will be private.

[Carana]

I don't care what it is. I just want a result so we can move on to the next stage of arguing over the outcome and its consequences. 

Whatever the outcome, unless all parties agree, the appeals process is likely to last for at least another decade or two.

[jassi]

Whatever the outcome, unless all parties agree, the appeals process is likely to last for at least another decade or two.

      If that's the case, will anyone be around to care?


I can't imagine the McCanns being overjoyed at that prospect nor possibly Amaral.

[Eleanor]

I read somewhere that if The McCanns win this then the damages can be paid prior to any Appeal.  I have no idea if this is true.

[Miss Taken Identity]

I read somewhere that if The McCanns win this then the damages can be paid prior to any Appeal.  I have no idea if this is true.

The court can award damages with time limit to pay,where there in interest can be charged daily. However, Dr Amaral can refuse/with hold on the grounds he is appealing.

He can appeal the courts judgement ,but that needs to be based on a judicial point, he can also appeal of the sum awarded.

[Eleanor]

The court can award damages with time limit to pay,where there in interest can be charged daily. However, Dr Amaral can refuse/with hold on the grounds he is appealing.

He can appeal the courts judgement ,but that needs to be based on a judicial point, he can also appeal of the sum awarded.

Thanks for that.

[ferryman]

We just need to listen to the pronouncements of Amaral's own lawyers.

Santos requested that proceedings be in camera to protect Madeleine lest Madeleine be alive.

In its own right, that should tell you a great deal

In fact, it should tell you everything.

[stephen25000]

We just need to listen to the pronouncements of Amaral's own lawyers.

Santos requested that proceedings be in camera to protect Madeleine lest Madeleine be alive.

In its own right, that should tell you a great deal

In fact, it should tell you everything.

That's what you hope ferryman.

Unfortunately, the reason for the disappearance remains unsolved, and Amaral's hypothesis of accidental death is shared by many others.

It has not been disproved.

[stephen25000]

The reason for Madeleine's disappearance has yet to be determined.

Several possibilities remain.

Never forget that.

[Mr Gray]

The reason for Madeleine's disappearance has yet to be determined.

Several possibilities remain.

Never forget that.

and that is EXACTLY why it is libellous to accuse the parents of any involvement...I understand libel

[slartibartfast]

and that is EXACTLY why it is libellous to accuse the parents of any involvement...I understand libel

You may understand UK law?

[Mr Gray]

You may understand UK law?

Thank you very much...your support is appreciated

[Mr Gray]

I have no idea and don't really care that much, but lets wait for the verdict that counts - that of the judge.

good idea...let's stop all speculation...on everything

[jassi]

good idea...let's stop all speculation...on everything

Perhaps going a little far, but this is something that will be resolved, unlike many other topics under discussion.