I do not completely agree with Amaral/PJs theory on this, mainly as my views change all the time, though I do think his theory is about as likely as an abductor entering the apartment between checks and taking Madeleine without any evidence or witnesses. However, I am glad Amaral was given the opportunity to actually defend himself. I found the way this was brought about to be horrendous, freezing his assets and making it unlikely he could afford a defense. Whatever your views on this case, surely you agree that everyone should be entitled to a defense and cases should never be won simply by whoever has the cash to do so.
I find the part about the McCanns not being cleared..interesting. I do not think this is the court suggesting guilt, and I think the only reason this part was included was because the McCanns have shouted from the rooftops that they were indeed cleared due to the shelving when it was not the case..as such it was relevant in the ruling.
I still find it peculiar that they went after Amaral yet did not attempt to sue the people who have ripped them off throughout this whole ordeal. Hundreds of thousands of pounds from the fund paid into dodgy private detective agencies and thats apparently fine? Very strange.
All in all, I feel this ruling is correct. Even if I didn't, who am I to go against the decision of the Supreme Court. they obviously know the law better than I do.
