May 2024 – richardhwrote

From report to court, part seven – Days in court

The defence barrister, Ms Nadia Chbat, managed to obstruct the rescheduling of the trial for another two months. It wasn’t until the Judge summoned her back to court where she…

Richard Hall May 31, 2024

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From report to court, part six – Court Dates one, two, and three

DC Ross completed the case file, and towards the end of 2021 my chosen-country’s borders opened after lockdowns. Getting home was disorienting. My husband had to move apartments while I…

Richard Hall May 24, 2024

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From report to court, part five – Two become three

By the time England was in the Christmas lockdown of 2020, Alfie was ready to his interview. He made the same choice as me and went on his own, but…

Richard Hall May 17, 2024

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From report to court, part four – Not alone anymore

DC Ross came back into the interview room with a handful of paperwork. I still hadn’t had it confirmed that the person I was talking about and the article I’d…

Richard Hall May 10, 2024

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From report to court, part three – Video Recorded Interview

I only had to wait two days for my interview, and in some ways I was glad it wasn’t longer. Not because I was going to get cold feet, they…

Richard Hall May 3, 2024