NEXT HEARING DATE:- 25 NOVEMBER 2013 (9 AM)
As
you are aware, the courts fixed 12/11/2013 as the next date despite the
fact that Lena Hendry had already indicated at an earlier date that she
will be overseas. In a criminal trial, where the accussed person is
released on bail, attendance at every court date is compulsory.
Non-attendance can result in the issuance of an arrest warrant, possible
contempt proceedings and even the cancellation of the bail which means
Lena Hendry would be detained until the trial dates. [On the date, that
they fixed 12/11/2013, the Magistrate was on medical leave and the court
fixed the date]
Thankfully, eventhough Lena Hendry was not in court on 12/11/2013, on application of her lawyers, the court has fixed a new hearing date on 25/11/2013, a Monday. Lena would be back in Malaysia and would be able to attend court.
Do come and show your solidarity with Lena on the said date... it really matters.
For those that do not know, we have an ONLINE PETITION
which is addressed to Malaysia's Prime Minister and Malaysia's Attorney
General (the Public Prosecutor) calling on them to Drop the Charges
against Lena Hendry. Go and sign this petition, and get all your friends
and families to do so.
Magistrate Court 6
Magistrate: Ashraf Razal Abdul Manan
Magistrate: Ashraf Razal Abdul Manan
Deputy Public Prosecutor: Chean Ooi Ling
Lena's Defence Team: New Sin Yew, Edmund Bon, Joshua Tay
Watching Brief
Suhakam(Malaysian Human Rights Commission) - represented by Siti Kasim
* European Union Delegation to Malaysia, represented by Mr Ivan, is following the case
**
The news is that the American Bar Association (ABA)and the Bar Council
will also be holding watching brief once the case starts
Source: In Defence of Lena Hendry Blog -
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