THE Ireland-based mother of a pregnant woman facing trial in Laos for alleged heroin smuggling is flying to the Asian country today to be with her daughter.

A pregnant British woman held in Laos on drug smuggling charges has been allowed to see a doctor and an embassy official, it emerged today.

A PREGNANT woman facing trial for alleged drug smuggling was not allowed to meet a legal representative yesterday, prompting further anguish for her Dublin-based mother who is demanding her release.

A British woman accused of smuggling heroin in Laos will not face the death penalty if convicted because the country’s law bans executing pregnant prisoners.

THE Irish-based mother of a pregnant woman facing a possible death sentence for drug smuggling last night begged for her release.

The Laotian government today insisted the trial of a pregnant British woman who faces possible death by firing squad for allegedly smuggling heroin into the country will be conducted fairly.